Color swatch image showing #A2B5C4 with RGB(162,181,196) values

#A2B5C4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2B5C4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2B5C4 Color Information

#A2B5C4 RGB value is (162, 181, 196). The hex color red value is 162, green is 181, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 206°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 8 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent.

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#A2B5C4 Color Meaning

Color #A2B5C4 signifies subtle calm, gentle balance, and reflective stability. Its muted blue-gray tone evokes shaded skies and quiet waters. Color #A2B5C4 supports focus, composed thought, and calm reflection. In design, #A2B5C4 is suitable for muted, professional, or serene palettes, adding depth and a composed presence. #A2B5C4 embodies tranquility, understated clarity, and soft elegance. #A2B5C4 tone encourages steady attention, thoughtful observation, and peaceful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2B5C4 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
#A2B5C4
RGB
rgb(162, 181, 196)
HSL
hsl(206°, 22%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 8%, 0%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(206°, 17%, 77%)
XYZ
41.3880 44.7147 58.6740
Yxy
44.7147 0.2859 0.3089
Hunter Lab
66.8691 -0.6913 -1.9685
CIE-Lab
72.7036 -3.3640 -9.8143

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue196 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#A2B5C4 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

#A2B5C4 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 #A2B5C4 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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#A2B5C4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2B5C4 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

#A2B5C4

protanopia

#aaaac0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2B5C4;

Text Color

color: #A2B5C4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2B5C4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2B5C440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2B5C4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2B5C4 0%, #506a7e 100%);

#A2B5C4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2B5C4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.