#9490AD Color Information

Hex color code: #9490AD

A neutral blue shade, #9490AD appears as (148, 144, 173) in RGB and (248°, 15%, 62%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#9490AD

RGB

148, 144, 173

HSL

248°, 15%, 62%

CMYK

14%, 17%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9490AD;
background-color: #9490AD;
border-color: #9490AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9490AD;
border: 2px solid #9490AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9490AD]
text-[#9490AD]
border-[#9490AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9490AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9490AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9490AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9490AD; 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 #9490AD; background-color: #9490AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9490AD20; border-left: 4px solid #9490AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9490AD; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9490AD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

148, 144, 173

Red: 148 / Green: 144 / Blue: 173

HSL

248°, 15%, 62%

Hue: 248° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

14%, 17%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #9490AD?

#9490AD is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A9AD90

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9490AD to RGB:

rgb(148, 144, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9490AD to HSL:

hsl(248, 15%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9490AD to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 17%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#9490AD is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 148, 144, 173 and HSL of 248°, 15%, 62%. 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 #9490AD is #A9AD90, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #909AAD.

Use #9490AD in CSS: color: #9490AD or background-color: #9490AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9490AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.85:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9490AD?

#9490AD is a balanced blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #9490AD?

#9490AD in RGB is (148, 144, 173) - 148 red, 144 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #9490AD in CSS?

Use #9490AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9490AD?

#A9AD90 (complementary), #909AAD (analogous), and #6B668A (lighter shade) work well with #9490AD.