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#A2B2EC color code is #A2B2EC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a2b2ec.

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#A2B2EC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A2B2EC is 0.4558. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.08:1 against white and 10.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A2B2EC on white2.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A2B2EC on black10.12:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A2B2EC2.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A2B2EC10.12:1AAA

#A2B2EC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A2B2EC?+
The hex code for #A2B2EC is #A2B2EC. In RGB it's rgb(162, 178, 236), and in HSL it's hsl(227, 66%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #A2B2EC?+
#A2B2EC in RGB is (162, 178, 236). Written in CSS: rgb(162, 178, 236).
What is the CMYK value of #A2B2EC?+
#A2B2EC converts to CMYK(31%, 25%, 0%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A2B2EC.
Is #a2b2ec a warm or cool color?+
#A2B2EC (#A2B2EC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 227° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a2b2ec belong to?+
#A2B2EC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 227°, 66%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #a2b2ec accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A2B2EC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.08:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a2b2ec?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A2B2EC (#A2B2EC) is 271 C Pantone 271 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A2B2EC in design

Practical guidance for using #a2b2ec (#A2B2EC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A2B2EC (#A2B2EC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A2B2EC (#A2B2EC) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A2B2EC flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A2B2EC works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.