Color swatch image showing #A2A2C9 with RGB(162,162,201) values

#A2A2C9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2A2C9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2A2C9 Color Information

#A2A2C9 RGB value is (162, 162, 201). The hex color red value is 162, green is 162, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#A2A2C9 Color Meaning

Color #A2A2C9 signifies calm reflection, gentle insight, and soothing clarity. In color psychology, #A2A2C9 encourages emotional balance, focused attention, and mental relaxation. In cultures and history, color #A2A2C9 is prominent in floral symbolism, textiles, and decorative art, representing serenity, elegance, and approachable sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #A2A2C9 embodies mindful observation, balanced awareness, and reflective presence. #A2A2C9 fosters calm engagement and measured thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2A2C9 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
#A2A2C9
RGB
rgb(162, 162, 201)
HSL
hsl(240°, 27%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 19%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 19%, 79%)
XYZ
38.3632 37.7391 60.5208
Yxy
37.7391 0.2808 0.2762
Hunter Lab
61.4322 1.4240 -3.5182
CIE-Lab
67.8279 8.1853 -19.9107

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue201 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#A2A2C9 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

#A2A2C9 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 #A2A2C9 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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#A2A2C9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2A2C9 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

#a2a2c0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2A2C9;

Text Color

color: #A2A2C9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2A2C9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2A2C940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2A2C9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2A2C9 0%, #4c4c85 100%);

#A2A2C9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2A2C9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.