#949BAD Color Information

Hex color code: #949BAD

A balanced blue shade, #949BAD appears as (148, 155, 173) in RGB and (223°, 13%, 63%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#949BAD

RGB

148, 155, 173

HSL

223°, 13%, 63%

CMYK

14%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#949BAD]
text-[#949BAD]
border-[#949BAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_949BAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #949BAD; 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 #949BAD; background-color: #949BAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #949BAD20; border-left: 4px solid #949BAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #949BAD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

148, 155, 173

Red: 148 / Green: 155 / Blue: 173

HSL

223°, 13%, 63%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

14%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #949BAD?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

ADA694

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #949BAD to RGB:

rgb(148, 155, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #949BAD to HSL:

hsl(223, 13%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #949BAD to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 10%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#949BAD is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 148, 155, 173 and HSL of 223°, 13%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #949BAD is #ADA694, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #94A8AD.

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

Contrast with #949BAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #949BAD?

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

What is the RGB value of #949BAD?

#949BAD in RGB is (148, 155, 173) - 148 red, 155 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #949BAD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #949BAD?

#ADA694 (complementary), #94A8AD (analogous), and #6A748A (lighter shade) work well with #949BAD.