#A2A2BC Hex Color
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Not quite purple and not quite gray, #a2a2bc is a dusty lavender with heavy gray undertones. Its low saturation reads soft and calm, though it can wash out beside white. It works best as a UI background, where black text reaches a strong 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code #a2a2bc suits wellness, wedding, and evening palettes.
Questions about #a2a2bc
What is #a2a2bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a2bc is rgb(162, 162, 188), in HSL hsl(240, 16%, 69%) and in CMYK 14%, 14%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a2a2bc?
Deep tones flatter it more than pale ones. Try pairing #a2a2bc with burgundy or forest green for richness, or warm ochre accents to counter its cool gray undertone.
Is #a2a2bc readable on white or black?
#a2a2bc has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.