#716EB9 Color Information

Hex color code: #716EB9

The hex color #716EB9 is a gentle blue with RGB values of (113, 110, 185) and HSL of (242°, 35%, 58%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSlate Blue
HEX
#716EB9
RGB
113, 110, 185
HSL
242°, 35%, 58%
CMYK
39%, 41%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #716EB9;
background-color: #716EB9;
border-color: #716EB9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #716EB9;
border: 2px solid #716EB9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#716EB9]
text-[#716EB9]
border-[#716EB9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_716EB9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #716EB9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #716EB9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #716EB9; 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 #716EB9; background-color: #716EB915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #716EB920; border-left: 4px solid #716EB9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #716EB9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #716EB9 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

113, 110, 185

Red: 113 / Green: 110 / Blue: 185

HSL

242°, 35%, 58%

Hue: 242° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

39%, 41%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 41% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #716EB9?

#716EB9 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #716EB9 to RGB:

rgb(113, 110, 185)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #716EB9 to HSL:

hsl(242, 35%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #716EB9 to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 41%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#716EB9 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 113, 110, 185 and HSL of 242°, 35%, 58%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #716EB9 is #B7B96E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6E91B9.

Use #716EB9 in CSS: color: #716EB9 or background-color: #716EB9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #716EB9

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.63:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #716EB9?

#716EB9 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #716EB9?

#716EB9 in RGB is (113, 110, 185) - 113 red, 110 green, and 185 blue.

How to use #716EB9 in CSS?

Use #716EB9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #716EB9?

#B7B96E (complementary), #6E91B9 (analogous), and #4A4794 (lighter shade) work well with #716EB9.