Sterling Blue Color – #a2b9c2: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Sterling Blue color hex code is #a2b9c2, and it is composed of 64% red, 73% green and 76% blue.

Sterling Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sterling Blue color (#a2b9c2) against dark backgrounds.

Sterling Blue color

Sterling Blue Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #A2B9C2

  2. #C2ABA2

Triadic colors

  1. #A2B9C2

  2. #C2A2B9

  3. #B9C2A2

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #C1D0D6

  2. #E0E7EA

  3. #FEFFFF

Darker colors

  1. #83A2AE

  2. #658A99

  3. #506F7B

  4. #3C535C

  5. #28373D

Analogous colors

  1. #A2C2AB

  2. #A2C2BB

  3. #A2B9C2

  4. #A2A9C2

  5. #ABA2C2

Monochromatic colors

  1. #629EB5

  2. #8AB1C1

  3. #AEC6CF

  4. #D0DCE0

  5. #F0F3F4

#a2b9c2

Sterling Blue Color Codes and Information

Complete breakdown of the color Sterling Blue:

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#a2b9c2
RGBrgb(162,185,194)
HSLhsl(197,20.8%,69.8%)
CMYK16, 5, 0, 24
HSV197, 16, 76
RGB %64, 73, 76
XYZ42, 46.3, 57.8
LAB73.7, -6, -7.2
Color CategoryLight
Color FamilyBlue
Saturation16%
TemperatureCool
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)2.05 (fails WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)10.25 (passes WCAG AA)

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