Pale Muted Cerulean is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A2BDD7, which equals rgb(162, 189, 215) in RGB and hsl(209, 40%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C25 M12 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A2BDD7 - RGB
162, 189, 215 - HSL
209°, 40%, 74% - CMYK
25, 12, 0, 16 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Muted Cerulean
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.80:1. Its complementary color is #D7BCA2.
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Pale Muted Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #A2BDD7 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 189, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(209, 40%, 74%) |
| HSV | 209°, 25%, 84% |
| CMYK | 25%, 12%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 10665431 |
Shades and tints of Pale Muted Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F0F4F8 - 100
#E0E9F2 - 200
#D1DEEB - 300
#C1D3E4 - 400
#B2C8DE - 500
#A2BDD7 - 600
#879EB3 - 700
#6C7E8F - 800
#515F6C - 900
#363F48 - 950
#1B2024
Color harmonies for Pale Muted Cerulean
- Complementary
#D7BCA2≈ Pale Muted Orange - Analogous −30°
#A2D7D6≈ Pale Muted Cyan - Analogous +30°
#A2A3D7≈ Pale Muted Blue - Triadic +120°
#D7A2BE≈ Pale Muted Blush - Triadic +240°
#BED7A2≈ Pale Muted Apple - Split 150°
#D7A2A3≈ Pale Muted Red - Split 210°
#D7D6A2≈ Pale Muted Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Muted Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Muted Cerulean | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Muted Cerulean | Aa | 10.80:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Muted Cerulean
background-color: #A2BDD7;color: #A2BDD7;background-color: rgb(162, 189, 215);background-color: hsl(209, 40%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-muted-cerulean: #A2BDD7; }class="bg-[#A2BDD7]"Colors similar to Pale Muted Cerulean
- Pale Muted Azure
#A2C2D7 - Pale Muted Cornflower
#A2B7D7 - Pale Muted Capri
#A2C7D7 - Pale Muted Sapphire
#A2B2D7 - Light Steel Blue
#B0C4DE - Pale Soft Cerulean
#95BDE4 - Pale Dusty Cerulean
#AFBDCA - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA - Pale Dusty Cornflower
#AFBACA - Pale Dusty Capri
#AFC2CA - Pale Dusty Sapphire
#AFB7CA - Pale Muted Peacock
#A2CDD7
More blue shades
- Dark Muted Cerulean
#28425D - Deep Muted Cerulean
#345779 - Medium Dark Muted Cerulean
#406B96 - Muted Cerulean
#4D7FB2 - Medium Light Muted Cerulean
#6994BF - Light Muted Cerulean
#86A8CB - Very Pale Muted Cerulean
#BFD1E3 - Palest Muted Cerulean
#DBE6F0 - Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
#252E37 - Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250 - Deep Dusty Cerulean
#455768
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Muted Cerulean?
The HEX code for Pale Muted Cerulean is #A2BDD7.
What is the RGB value of Pale Muted Cerulean?
Pale Muted Cerulean has an RGB value of 162, 189, 215 (rgb(162, 189, 215)). In HSL it is 209°, 40%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Muted Cerulean?
Use black text on Pale Muted Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 and black text has 10.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Muted Cerulean?
The complementary color of Pale Muted Cerulean is #D7BCA2. Analogous colors #A2D7D6 and #A2A3D7 also pair well.