Pale Muted Indigo is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #ADA2D7, which equals rgb(173, 162, 215) in RGB and hsl(252, 40%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M25 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#ADA2D7 - RGB
173, 162, 215 - HSL
252°, 40%, 74% - CMYK
20, 25, 0, 16 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Muted Indigo
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 8.93:1. Its complementary color is #CDD7A2.
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Pale Muted Indigo color codes
| HEX | #ADA2D7 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 162, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 40%, 74%) |
| HSV | 252°, 25%, 84% |
| CMYK | 20%, 25%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 11379415 |
Shades and tints of Pale Muted Indigo
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1F0F8 - 100
#E4E0F2 - 200
#D6D1EB - 300
#C8C1E4 - 400
#BBB2DE - 500
#ADA2D7 - 600
#9087B3 - 700
#736C8F - 800
#57516C - 900
#3A3648 - 950
#1D1B24
Color harmonies for Pale Muted Indigo
- Complementary
#CDD7A2≈ Pale Muted Citron - Analogous −30°
#A2B2D7≈ Pale Muted Cornflower - Analogous +30°
#C7A2D7≈ Pale Muted Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#D7ADA2≈ Pale Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +240°
#A2D7AD≈ Pale Muted Jade - Split 150°
#D7C7A2≈ Pale Muted Tangerine - Split 210°
#B2D7A2≈ Pale Muted Clover
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Muted Indigo
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Muted Indigo | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Muted Indigo | Aa | 8.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Muted Indigo
background-color: #ADA2D7;color: #ADA2D7;background-color: rgb(173, 162, 215);background-color: hsl(252, 40%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-muted-indigo: #ADA2D7; }class="bg-[#ADA2D7]"Colors similar to Pale Muted Indigo
- Pale Muted Iris
#B2A2D7 - Pale Muted Ultramarine
#A7A2D7 - Pale Muted Periwinkle
#B7A2D7 - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Pale Muted Royal
#A2A7D7 - Pale Muted Violet
#BDA2D7 - Pale Muted Cobalt
#A2ADD7 - Pale Soft Iris
#AD95E4 - Pale Dusty Blue
#AFAFCA - Pale Dusty Ultramarine
#B2AFCA - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Pale Dusty Indigo
#B5AFCA
More blue shades
- Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Deep Muted Indigo
#423479 - Medium Dark Muted Indigo
#514096 - Muted Indigo
#614DB2 - Medium Light Muted Indigo
#7A69BF - Light Muted Indigo
#9386CB - Very Pale Muted Indigo
#C6BFE3 - Palest Muted Indigo
#DFDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Indigo
#282537 - Dark Dusty Indigo
#3A3550 - Deep Dusty Indigo
#4C4568
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Muted Indigo?
The HEX code for Pale Muted Indigo is #ADA2D7.
What is the RGB value of Pale Muted Indigo?
Pale Muted Indigo has an RGB value of 173, 162, 215 (rgb(173, 162, 215)). In HSL it is 252°, 40%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Muted Indigo?
Use black text on Pale Muted Indigo. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and black text has 8.93:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Muted Indigo?
The complementary color of Pale Muted Indigo is #CDD7A2. Analogous colors #A2B2D7 and #C7A2D7 also pair well.