#949EAE Color Information

Hex color code: #949EAE

The hex color #949EAE is a neutral blue with RGB values of (148, 158, 174) and HSL of (217°, 14%, 63%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#949EAE

RGB

148, 158, 174

HSL

217°, 14%, 63%

CMYK

15%, 9%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#949EAE]
text-[#949EAE]
border-[#949EAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_949EAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #949EAE; 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 #949EAE; background-color: #949EAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #949EAE20; border-left: 4px solid #949EAE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #949EAE; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

148, 158, 174

Red: 148 / Green: 158 / Blue: 174

HSL

217°, 14%, 63%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

15%, 9%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #949EAE?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AEA493

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #949EAE to RGB:

rgb(148, 158, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #949EAE to HSL:

hsl(217, 14%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #949EAE to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 9%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #949EAE has RGB (148, 158, 174) and HSL (217°, 14%, 63%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #949EAE is #AEA493, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #93ABAE.

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

Contrast with #949EAE

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #949EAE?

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

What is the RGB value of #949EAE?

#949EAE in RGB is (148, 158, 174) - 148 red, 158 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #949EAE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #949EAE?

#AEA493 (complementary), #93ABAE (analogous), and #69768C (lighter shade) work well with #949EAE.