Information about Spun Pearl color

#A2A1AC - Spun Pearl color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2A1AC ("Spun Pearl") belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 161, 172) (63.5% red, 63.1% green, 67.5% blue), or CMYK 4 / 4 / 0 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2A1AC presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grey Chateau (#9FA3A7). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Freestyling (#A4A8B0) and Siesta (#A59AA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(162, 161, 172)), which gives #A2A1AC its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A2A1AC: 8.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for white. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Spun Pearl" in the Register.

Spun Pearl color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Spun Pearl color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to Spun Pearl

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Grey Chateau color link
Grey Chateau

#9FA3A7

Freestyling color link
Freestyling

#A4A8B0

Siesta color link
Siesta

#A59AA8

Vision color link
Vision

#A09BB2

Quick Silver color link
Quick Silver

#A6A6A6

Hit Grey color link
Hit Grey

#A1A9A8

stung color link
stung

#A69FA4

Cyanish Grey color link
Cyanish Grey

#9CA8A8

Forecast color link
Forecast

#A2AAB1

Mischka color link
Mischka

#A5A9B2

Spun Pearl color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2A1AC
  • RGB162, 161, 172
  • CMYK4, 4, 0, 33
  • HSL245°, 6%, 65%
  • HSL Precise245.455°, 6.215%, 65.294%
  • HSV245°, 6%, 67%
  • HSB245°, 6%, 67%
  • HEX IDA2A1AC
  • DECIMAL ID10658220
  • Name Length10
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.5%
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