#949FAE Color Information

Hex color code: #949FAE

#949FAE is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (148, 159, 174), and in HSL it is (215°, 14%, 63%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray
HEX
#949FAE
RGB
148, 159, 174
HSL
215°, 14%, 63%
CMYK
15%, 9%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #949FAE;
background-color: #949FAE;
border-color: #949FAE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #949FAE;
border: 2px solid #949FAE;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#949FAE]
text-[#949FAE]
border-[#949FAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_949FAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #949FAE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #949FAE; 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 #949FAE; background-color: #949FAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #949FAE20; border-left: 4px solid #949FAE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #949FAE; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

148, 159, 174

Red: 148 / Green: 159 / Blue: 174

HSL

215°, 14%, 63%

Hue: 215° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

15%, 9%, 0%, 32%

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

What color is #949FAE?

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

Color Shades

FFFFFF
DFE2E7
BFC5CE
9FA9B6

Complementary Colors

AEA393

Color Palette

AEA393Complementary
93ACAEAnalogous
9693AE
AE939ETriadic
9EAE93
485260Shade
69788CShade
BFC6CFShade
EBEDF0Shade

HEX to RGB

Convert #949FAE to RGB:

rgb(148, 159, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #949FAE to HSL:

hsl(215, 14%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #949FAE to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#949FAE is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 148, 159, 174 and HSL of 215°, 14%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #949FAE is #AEA393, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #93ACAE.

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

Contrast with #949FAE

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.83:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #949FAE?

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

What is the RGB value of #949FAE?

#949FAE in RGB is (148, 159, 174) - 148 red, 159 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #949FAE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #949FAE?

#AEA393 (complementary), #93ACAE (analogous), and #69788C (lighter shade) work well with #949FAE.