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#A2B5D9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2B5D9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2B5D9 Color Information

#A2B5D9 RGB value is (162, 181, 217). The hex color red value is 162, green is 181, and blue is 217. Its HSL format shows a hue of 219°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 15percent.

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#A2B5D9 Color Meaning

Color #A2B5D9 offers soft institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and inclusive serenity. #A2B5D9 lighter variant of color #A2B5D9 leans closer to periwinkle, carrying more white and a whisper of lavender. #A2B5D9 evokes coastal mist, morning fog over water, and institutional linens—calm without coldness. In healthcare and education design, color #A2B5D9 reduces perceived anxiety in waiting areas and classrooms by lowering visual contrast without inducing drowsiness. Unlike stark whites or clinical greys, #A2B5D9 retains emotional warmth through its subtle blue base. In branding, color #A2B5D9 signals gentleness with structure. #A2B5D9 appears in mental health platforms, childcare services, and university sub-brands where approachability is key. Digital performance is strong: #A2B5D9 offers sufficient contrast against dark text for readability while remaining soothing in large fields. Print consistency is high, though designers often specify coated stock to preserve its delicate luminance. Consumer research shows that products in #A2B5D9 tone are rated as more empathetic and listener-oriented—ideal for service-based industries. Culturally, color #A2B5D9 reflects care that listens before acting. #A2B5D9 is not the color of leadership but of support. In spiritual contexts, #A2B5D9 mirrors the third eye’s receptive mode: wisdom gathered through patience. Designers use color #A2B5D9 when they want to humanize systems. Its strength lies in its softness—a quiet presence that makes others feel seen.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2B5D9 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
#A2B5D9
RGB
rgb(162, 181, 217)
HSL
hsl(219°, 42%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 17%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(219°, 25%, 85%)
XYZ
43.9486 45.7389 72.1578
Yxy
45.7389 0.2715 0.2826
Hunter Lab
67.6305 0.2988 -4.4565
CIE-Lab
73.3758 1.3983 -20.2735

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue217 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#A2B5D9 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

#A2B5D9 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 #A2B5D9 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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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2B5D9 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2B5D9;

Text Color

color: #A2B5D9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2B5D9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2B5D940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2B5D9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2B5D9 0%, #3f5f9a 100%);

#A2B5D9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2B5D9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.