Color swatch image showing #A2A2C4 with RGB(162,162,196) values

#A2A2C4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2A2C4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2A2C4 Color Information

#A2A2C4 RGB value is (162, 162, 196). The hex color red value is 162, green is 162, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent.

#A2A2C4 color swatch
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#A2A2C4 Color Meaning

Color #A2A2C4 signifies calm reflection, gentle insight, and soothing clarity. In color psychology, #A2A2C4 encourages emotional balance, focused attention, and mental relaxation. In cultures and history, color #A2A2C4 is prominent in floral symbolism, textiles, and decorative art, representing serenity, elegance, and approachable sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #A2A2C4 embodies mindful observation, balanced awareness, and reflective presence. #A2A2C4 fosters calm engagement and measured thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2A2C4 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
#A2A2C4
RGB
rgb(162, 162, 196)
HSL
hsl(240°, 22%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 17%, 0%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 17%, 77%)
XYZ
37.7844 37.5076 57.4728
Yxy
37.5076 0.2846 0.2825
Hunter Lab
61.2434 1.2154 -3.0026
CIE-Lab
67.6561 7.0579 -17.3986

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue196 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#A2A2C4 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

#A2A2C4 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 #A2A2C4 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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#A2A2C4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2A2C4 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

#A2A2C4

protanopia

#a2a2bc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2A2C4;

Text Color

color: #A2A2C4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2A2C4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2A2C440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2A2C4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2A2C4 0%, #50507e 100%);

#A2A2C4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2A2C4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.