#717BC9 Color Information

Hex color code: #717BC9

A gentle blue shade, #717BC9 appears as (113, 123, 201) in RGB and (233°, 45%, 62%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSlate Blue
HEX
#717BC9
RGB
113, 123, 201
HSL
233°, 45%, 62%
CMYK
44%, 39%, 0%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #717BC9;
background-color: #717BC9;
border-color: #717BC9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #717BC9;
border: 2px solid #717BC9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#717BC9]
text-[#717BC9]
border-[#717BC9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_717BC9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #717BC9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #717BC9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #717BC9; 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 #717BC9; background-color: #717BC915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #717BC920; border-left: 4px solid #717BC9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #717BC9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #717BC9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

113, 123, 201

Red: 113 / Green: 123 / Blue: 201

HSL

233°, 45%, 62%

Hue: 233° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

44%, 39%, 0%, 21%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 21%

What color is #717BC9?

#717BC9 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #717BC9 to RGB:

rgb(113, 123, 201)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #717BC9 to HSL:

hsl(233, 45%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #717BC9 to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 39%, 0%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#717BC9 is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 113, 123, 201 and HSL of 233°, 45%, 62%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #717BC9 is #CAC072, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #72A8CA.

Use #717BC9 in CSS: color: #717BC9 or background-color: #717BC9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #717BC9

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.38:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #717BC9?

#717BC9 is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #717BC9?

#717BC9 in RGB is (113, 123, 201) - 113 red, 123 green, and 201 blue.

How to use #717BC9 in CSS?

Use #717BC9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #717BC9?

#CAC072 (complementary), #72A8CA (analogous), and #424FAE (lighter shade) work well with #717BC9.