#8996AE Color Information

Hex color code: #8996AE

#8996AE is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (137, 150, 174), and in HSL it is (219°, 19%, 61%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#8996AE

RGB

137, 150, 174

HSL

219°, 19%, 61%

CMYK

21%, 14%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8996AE;
background-color: #8996AE;
border-color: #8996AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8996AE;
border: 2px solid #8996AE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8996AE]
text-[#8996AE]
border-[#8996AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8996AE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8996AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8996AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8996AE; 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 #8996AE; background-color: #8996AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8996AE20; border-left: 4px solid #8996AE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #8996AE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8996AE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

137, 150, 174

Red: 137 / Green: 150 / Blue: 174

HSL

219°, 19%, 61%

Hue: 219° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

21%, 14%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #8996AE?

#8996AE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AEA189

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8996AE to RGB:

rgb(137, 150, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8996AE to HSL:

hsl(219, 19%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8996AE to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 14%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#8996AE is a understated blue color with RGB values of 137, 150, 174 and HSL of 219°, 19%, 61%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8996AE is #AEA189, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #89A9AE.

Use #8996AE in CSS: color: #8996AE or background-color: #8996AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8996AE

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.04:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8996AE?

#8996AE is a understated blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #8996AE?

#8996AE in RGB is (137, 150, 174) - 137 red, 150 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #8996AE in CSS?

Use #8996AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8996AE?

#AEA189 (complementary), #89A9AE (analogous), and #5F6F8C (lighter shade) work well with #8996AE.