#6972BA Color Information

Hex color code: #6972BA

The hex color #6972BA is a delicate blue with RGB values of (105, 114, 186) and HSL of (233°, 37%, 57%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:

Color NameSlate Blue

HEX

#6972BA

RGB

105, 114, 186

HSL

233°, 37%, 57%

CMYK

44%, 39%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6972BA;
background-color: #6972BA;
border-color: #6972BA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6972BA;
border: 2px solid #6972BA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6972BA]
text-[#6972BA]
border-[#6972BA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6972BA]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6972BA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6972BA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6972BA; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #6972BA; background-color: #6972BA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6972BA20; border-left: 4px solid #6972BA; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #6972BA; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6972BA in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

105, 114, 186

Red: 105 / Green: 114 / Blue: 186

HSL

233°, 37%, 57%

Hue: 233° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

44%, 39%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #6972BA?

#6972BA is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BAB069

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6972BA to RGB:

rgb(105, 114, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6972BA to HSL:

hsl(233, 37%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6972BA to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 39%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #6972BA has RGB (105, 114, 186) and HSL (233°, 37%, 57%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6972BA is #BAB069, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #699BBA.

Use #6972BA in CSS: color: #6972BA or background-color: #6972BA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6972BA

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.72:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6972BA?

#6972BA is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #6972BA?

#6972BA in RGB is (105, 114, 186) - 105 red, 114 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #6972BA in CSS?

Use #6972BA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6972BA?

#BAB069 (complementary), #699BBA (analogous), and #434D93 (lighter shade) work well with #6972BA.