#7173BC Color Information

Hex color code: #7173BC

#7173BC is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (113, 115, 188), and in HSL it is (238°, 36%, 59%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Blue

HEX

#7173BC

RGB

113, 115, 188

HSL

238°, 36%, 59%

CMYK

40%, 39%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #7173BC;
background-color: #7173BC;
border-color: #7173BC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #7173BC;
border: 2px solid #7173BC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#7173BC]
text-[#7173BC]
border-[#7173BC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_7173BC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7173BC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #7173BC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #7173BC; 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 #7173BC; background-color: #7173BC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #7173BC20; border-left: 4px solid #7173BC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #7173BC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #7173BC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

113, 115, 188

Red: 113 / Green: 115 / Blue: 188

HSL

238°, 36%, 59%

Hue: 238° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

40%, 39%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 40% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #7173BC?

#7173BC is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BCBA71

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #7173BC to RGB:

rgb(113, 115, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #7173BC to HSL:

hsl(238, 36%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #7173BC to CMYK:

cmyk(40%, 39%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#7173BC is a soft blue color with RGB values of 113, 115, 188 and HSL of 238°, 36%, 59%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #7173BC is #BCBA71, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7199BC.

Use #7173BC in CSS: color: #7173BC or background-color: #7173BC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #7173BC

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.88:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7173BC?

#7173BC is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #7173BC?

#7173BC in RGB is (113, 115, 188) - 113 red, 115 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #7173BC in CSS?

Use #7173BC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #7173BC?

#BCBA71 (complementary), #7199BC (analogous), and #484B99 (lighter shade) work well with #7173BC.