#949AAE Color Information

Hex color code: #949AAE

A neutral blue shade, #949AAE appears as (148, 154, 174) in RGB and (226°, 14%, 63%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#949AAE

RGB

148, 154, 174

HSL

226°, 14%, 63%

CMYK

15%, 11%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #949AAE;
background-color: #949AAE;
border-color: #949AAE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #949AAE;
border: 2px solid #949AAE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#949AAE]
text-[#949AAE]
border-[#949AAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_949AAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #949AAE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #949AAE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #949AAE; 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 #949AAE; background-color: #949AAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #949AAE20; border-left: 4px solid #949AAE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #949AAE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #949AAE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

148, 154, 174

Red: 148 / Green: 154 / Blue: 174

HSL

226°, 14%, 63%

Hue: 226° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

15%, 11%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #949AAE?

#949AAE is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AEA893

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #949AAE to RGB:

rgb(148, 154, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #949AAE to HSL:

hsl(226, 14%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #949AAE to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 11%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#949AAE is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 148, 154, 174 and HSL of 226°, 14%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #949AAE is #AEA893, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #93A7AE.

Use #949AAE in CSS: color: #949AAE or background-color: #949AAE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #949AAE

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #949AAE?

#949AAE is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #949AAE?

#949AAE in RGB is (148, 154, 174) - 148 red, 154 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #949AAE in CSS?

Use #949AAE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #949AAE?

#AEA893 (complementary), #93A7AE (analogous), and #69718C (lighter shade) work well with #949AAE.