Information about #A2A0CE color

#A2A0CE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2A0CE belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 160, 206) (63.5% red, 62.7% green, 80.8% blue), or CMYK 17 / 18 / 0 / 19 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A2A0CE presents itself as a moderately toned classic blue — one that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Wistful (#A29ECD). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Blue Bell (#A2A2D0) and Ashley's Lavender Calm (#9FA2D7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(162, 160, 206)), which gives #A2A0CE its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A2A0CE: 8.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. #A2A0CE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2A0CE color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A2A0CE color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A2A0CE

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Blue Bell color link
Blue Bell

#A2A2D0

Stratosphere color link
Stratosphere

#97A0CE

Echo Blue color link
Echo Blue

#A4AFCD

Ceil color link
Ceil

#92A1CF

Unicorn color link
Unicorn

#9F90D0

Relax color link
Relax

#99AED0

Bauhaus color link
Bauhaus

#A9AED5

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2A0CE
  • RGB162, 160, 206
  • CMYK17, 18, 0, 19
  • CSSrgb(162, 160, 206)
  • HSL243°, 32%, 72%
  • HSL Precise242.609°, 31.944%, 71.765%
  • HSV243°, 22%, 81%
  • HSB243°, 22%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.808
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.627, 0.808)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.627, 0.808, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.627, 0.808)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDA2A0CE
  • DECIMAL ID10657998
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01