Color swatch image showing #A2B5C9 with RGB(162,181,201) values

#A2B5C9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2B5C9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2B5C9 Color Information

#A2B5C9 RGB value is (162, 181, 201). The hex color red value is 162, green is 181, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 211°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#A2B5C9 Color Meaning

Color #A2B5C9 signifies subtle calm, gentle balance, and reflective stability. Its muted blue-gray tone evokes shaded skies and quiet waters. Color #A2B5C9 supports focus, composed thought, and calm reflection. In design, #A2B5C9 is suitable for muted, professional, or serene palettes, adding depth and a composed presence. #A2B5C9 embodies tranquility, understated clarity, and soft elegance. #A2B5C9 tone encourages steady attention, thoughtful observation, and peaceful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2B5C9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A2B5C9
RGB
rgb(162, 181, 201)
HSL
hsl(211°, 27%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 10%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(211°, 19%, 79%)
XYZ
41.9668 44.9462 61.7219
Yxy
44.9462 0.2823 0.3024
Hunter Lab
67.0419 -0.4695 -2.5261
CIE-Lab
72.8564 -2.2643 -12.3215

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue201 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#A2B5C9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A2B5C9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A2B5C9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2B5C9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A2B5C9

protanopia

#aaaac4

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2B5C9;

Text Color

color: #A2B5C9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2B5C9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2B5C940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2B5C9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2B5C9 0%, #4c6885 100%);

#A2B5C9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2B5C9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.