Color swatch image showing #A2ADD3 with RGB(162,173,211) values

#A2ADD3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2ADD3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2ADD3 Color Information

#A2ADD3 RGB value is (162, 173, 211). The hex color red value is 162, green is 173, and blue is 211. Its HSL format shows a hue of 227°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 17 percent.

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#A2ADD3 Color Meaning

Color #A2ADD3 evokes calmness, imagination, and thoughtful introspection. #A2ADD3 medium-light periwinkle blue blends blue’s tranquility with a hint of purple’s creativity. Psychologically, color #A2ADD3 encourages reflective thought, clarity, and gentle inspiration. Culturally, color #A2ADD3 represents exploration, intellect, and calm sophistication in Western symbolism. Eastern traditions link #A2ADD3 to meditation, water energy, and mental clarity. Fengshui views #A2ADD3 as promoting focus, clarity, and serenity in rooms or workspaces. Spiritually, #A2ADD3 resonates with the throat and third-eye chakras, supporting expression and intuitive thought. In design and arts, color #A2ADD3 functions as a soothing accent or primary tone. Its medium-light, muted quality pairs with neutrals, whites, or deeper blues, making #A2ADD3 suitable for contemplative spaces, branding, or artwork emphasizing calm sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2ADD3 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
#A2ADD3
RGB
rgb(162, 173, 211)
HSL
hsl(227°, 36%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 18%, 0%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(227°, 23%, 83%)
XYZ
41.6017 42.2717 67.5946
Yxy
42.2717 0.2747 0.2791
Hunter Lab
65.0167 0.8606 -4.1333
CIE-Lab
71.0578 4.3812 -20.5141

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue211 / 255 (83%)
83%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#A2ADD3 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

#A2ADD3 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 #A2ADD3 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.

#FFFFFF
#A2ADD3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2ADD3 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

#A2ADD3

protanopia

#a7a7ca

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2ADD3;

Text Color

color: #A2ADD3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2ADD3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2ADD340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2ADD3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2ADD3 0%, #455592 100%);

#A2ADD3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2ADD3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.