Color swatch image showing #A2ADCE with RGB(162,173,206) values

#A2ADCE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2ADCE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2ADCE Color Information

#A2ADCE RGB value is (162, 173, 206). The hex color red value is 162, green is 173, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#A2ADCE Color Meaning

Color #A2ADCE evokes calmness, imagination, and thoughtful introspection. #A2ADCE medium-light periwinkle blue blends blue’s tranquility with a hint of purple’s creativity. Psychologically, color #A2ADCE encourages reflective thought, clarity, and gentle inspiration. Culturally, color #A2ADCE represents exploration, intellect, and calm sophistication in Western symbolism. Eastern traditions link #A2ADCE to meditation, water energy, and mental clarity. Fengshui views #A2ADCE as promoting focus, clarity, and serenity in rooms or workspaces. Spiritually, #A2ADCE resonates with the throat and third-eye chakras, supporting expression and intuitive thought. In design and arts, color #A2ADCE functions as a soothing accent or primary tone. Its medium-light, muted quality pairs with neutrals, whites, or deeper blues, making #A2ADCE suitable for contemplative spaces, branding, or artwork emphasizing calm sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2ADCE 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
#A2ADCE
RGB
rgb(162, 173, 206)
HSL
hsl(225°, 31%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 16%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(225°, 21%, 81%)
XYZ
40.9844 42.0248 64.3440
Yxy
42.0248 0.2781 0.2852
Hunter Lab
64.8265 0.6275 -3.5514
CIE-Lab
70.8880 3.2262 -18.0269

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#A2ADCE 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

#A2ADCE 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 #A2ADCE 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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#A2ADCE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2ADCE 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

#A2ADCE

protanopia

#a7a7c6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2ADCE;

Text Color

color: #A2ADCE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2ADCE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2ADCE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2ADCE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2ADCE 0%, #495a8b 100%);

#A2ADCE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2ADCE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.