Pale Muted Cobalt is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A2ADD7, which equals rgb(162, 173, 215) in RGB and hsl(228, 40%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C25 M20 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A2ADD7 - RGB
162, 173, 215 - HSL
228°, 40%, 74% - CMYK
25, 20, 0, 16 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Muted Cobalt
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 9.49:1. Its complementary color is #D7CDA2.
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Pale Muted Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #A2ADD7 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 173, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 40%, 74%) |
| HSV | 228°, 25%, 84% |
| CMYK | 25%, 20%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 10661335 |
Shades and tints of Pale Muted Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F0F1F8 - 100
#E0E4F2 - 200
#D1D6EB - 300
#C1C8E4 - 400
#B2BBDE - 500
#A2ADD7 - 600
#8790B3 - 700
#6C738F - 800
#51576C - 900
#363A48 - 950
#1B1D24
Color harmonies for Pale Muted Cobalt
- Complementary
#D7CDA2≈ Pale Muted Gold - Analogous −30°
#A2C7D7≈ Pale Muted Azure - Analogous +30°
#B2A2D7≈ Pale Muted Indigo - Triadic +120°
#D7A2AD≈ Pale Muted Ruby - Triadic +240°
#ADD7A2≈ Pale Muted Leaf - Split 150°
#D7B2A2≈ Pale Muted Vermilion - Split 210°
#C7D7A2≈ Pale Muted Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Muted Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Muted Cobalt | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Muted Cobalt | Aa | 9.49:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Muted Cobalt
background-color: #A2ADD7;color: #A2ADD7;background-color: rgb(162, 173, 215);background-color: hsl(228, 40%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-muted-cobalt: #A2ADD7; }class="bg-[#A2ADD7]"Colors similar to Pale Muted Cobalt
- Pale Muted Sapphire
#A2B2D7 - Pale Muted Royal
#A2A7D7 - Pale Muted Cornflower
#A2B7D7 - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Pale Muted Ultramarine
#A7A2D7 - Pale Muted Indigo
#ADA2D7 - Pale Soft Sapphire
#95ADE4 - Pale Dusty Blue
#AFAFCA - Pale Dusty Royal
#AFB2CA - Pale Muted Cerulean
#A2BDD7 - Pale Dusty Ultramarine
#B2AFCA - Pale Soft Cornflower
#95B5E4
More blue shades
- Dark Muted Cobalt
#28325D - Deep Muted Cobalt
#344279 - Medium Dark Muted Cobalt
#405196 - Muted Cobalt
#4D61B2 - Medium Light Muted Cobalt
#697ABF - Light Muted Cobalt
#8693CB - Very Pale Muted Cobalt
#BFC6E3 - Palest Muted Cobalt
#DBDFF0 - Very Dark Dusty Cobalt
#252837 - Dark Dusty Cobalt
#353A50 - Deep Dusty Cobalt
#454C68
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Muted Cobalt?
The HEX code for Pale Muted Cobalt is #A2ADD7.
What is the RGB value of Pale Muted Cobalt?
Pale Muted Cobalt has an RGB value of 162, 173, 215 (rgb(162, 173, 215)). In HSL it is 228°, 40%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Muted Cobalt?
Use black text on Pale Muted Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 and black text has 9.49:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Muted Cobalt?
The complementary color of Pale Muted Cobalt is #D7CDA2. Analogous colors #A2C7D7 and #B2A2D7 also pair well.