#A2B4D1 color
The hex color #A2B4D1 is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 70.6% green and 82% blue (162, 180, 209).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 34% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Mont Blanc (#9EB6D8), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.99:1).
#A2B4D1 color codes
| HEX | #A2B4D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 180, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 70.6%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 34%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 22%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 14%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.84, 0.08, -16.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.84, 16.71, 270.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.727, 44.926, 66.73) | |
| Decimal | 10663121 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A2B4D1, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A2B4D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A2B4D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A2B4D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#abb5d2Protanopia
no red cones#a6b1d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#96babdTritanopia
no blue cones#b3b3b3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a2b4d1; }
.text { color: #a2b4d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a2b4d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 180 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a2b4d1, #a7a2d1); }
Similar colors
#9eb6d8Mont Blanc#abb8d5Over the Moon#a3bbdcSail Into the Horizon#a6bce2Blue Lips#aebbd0Sailor Boy#afbed4Supremely Cool#b0b8ccEthereal Mist#b0c4deLight Steel Blue
Questions
- What color is #A2B4D1?
- #A2B4D1 is a light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Mont Blanc. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A2B4D1?
- The RGB value is 162, 180, 209: 162 red, 180 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A2B4D1?
- The complementary color is #D1BFA2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A2B4D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.99:1 and white text 2.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.