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Deep Smoky Pink-Blue
Deep Smoky Pink-Blue
#A9A9C5Click to copy
Deep Smoky Pink-Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(169, 169, 197)Copy
HSLhsl(240, 19%, 72%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(240, 14%, 77%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(14%, 14%, 0%, 23%)Copy
Deep Smoky Pink-Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
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Click to copy#C5C5A9
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#A9B7C5
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#C5B7A9
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Click to copyMonochromatic
#A9A9C5
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Click to copyDeep Smoky Pink-Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.29 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.17 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.10 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.52 : 1
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Deep Smoky Pink-Blue Shade Variants
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Deep Smoky Pink-Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Smoky Pink-Blue (HEX #A9A9C5) has the RGB value rgb(169, 169, 197), the HSL value hsl(240°, 19%, 72%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(14%, 14%, 0%, 23%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Smoky Pink-Blue is #C5C5A9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A9B7C5 and #B7A9C5 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#C5B7A9, #B7C5A9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Smoky Pink-Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Smoky Pink-Blue has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 against white and 9.17:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Deep Smoky Pink-Blue has a lightness of 72% and a saturation of 19%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A deep blend of smoky pink and gray-blue, composed yet tender — suited to coats and other outerwear.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Deep Smoky Pink-Blue tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Deep Smoky Pink-Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Deep Smoky Pink-Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
