#A2A2D5 Hex Color

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#a2a2d5 is a pale, dusty indigo with cool violet undertones and low saturation. Its ashy finish suggests softness, peace, and reflection, making it useful for meditation, spring, baby, and spiritual designs. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable, with about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #a2a2d5.

Questions about #a2a2d5

What is #a2a2d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a2d5 is rgb(162, 162, 213), in HSL hsl(240, 38%, 74%) and in CMYK 24%, 24%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2a2d5?
#a2a2d5 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which add depth without fighting its cool violet undertones; use white sparingly because the pale background offers limited contrast for smaller text and labels.
Is #a2a2d5 warm or cool?
#a2a2d5 reads as a cool color because its blue-violet undertones outweigh the muted red component, giving the pale indigo a calm, airy appearance rather than a warm or energetic one.
Is #a2a2d5 readable on white or black?
#a2a2d5 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.66:1 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.