#949EB3 Color Information

Hex color code: #949EB3

A understated blue shade, #949EB3 appears as (148, 158, 179) in RGB and (221°, 17%, 64%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#949EB3

RGB

148, 158, 179

HSL

221°, 17%, 64%

CMYK

17%, 12%, 0%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #949EB3;
background-color: #949EB3;
border-color: #949EB3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #949EB3;
border: 2px solid #949EB3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#949EB3]
text-[#949EB3]
border-[#949EB3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_949EB3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #949EB3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #949EB3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #949EB3; 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 #949EB3; background-color: #949EB315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #949EB320; border-left: 4px solid #949EB3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #949EB3; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #949EB3 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

148, 158, 179

Red: 148 / Green: 158 / Blue: 179

HSL

221°, 17%, 64%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

17%, 12%, 0%, 30%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 30%

What color is #949EB3?

#949EB3 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B3A994

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #949EB3 to RGB:

rgb(148, 158, 179)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #949EB3 to HSL:

hsl(221, 17%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #949EB3 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 12%, 0%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#949EB3 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 148, 158, 179 and HSL of 221°, 17%, 64%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #949EB3 is #B3A994, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #94ADB3.

Use #949EB3 in CSS: color: #949EB3 or background-color: #949EB3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #949EB3

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.80:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #949EB3?

#949EB3 is a neutral blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #949EB3?

#949EB3 in RGB is (148, 158, 179) - 148 red, 158 green, and 179 blue.

How to use #949EB3 in CSS?

Use #949EB3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #949EB3?

#B3A994 (complementary), #94ADB3 (analogous), and #687592 (lighter shade) work well with #949EB3.