#959697 Color Information

Hex color code: #959697

A balanced blue shade, #959697 appears as (149, 150, 151) in RGB and (210°, 1%, 59%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#959697

RGB

149, 150, 151

HSL

210°, 1%, 59%

CMYK

1%, 1%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #959697;
background-color: #959697;
border-color: #959697;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #959697;
border: 2px solid #959697;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#959697]
text-[#959697]
border-[#959697]
shadow-[0_0_10px_959697]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #959697, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #959697; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #959697; 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 #959697; background-color: #95969715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #95969720; border-left: 4px solid #959697; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #959697; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #959697 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

149, 150, 151

Red: 149 / Green: 150 / Blue: 151

HSL

210°, 1%, 59%

Hue: 210° / Saturation: 1% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

1%, 1%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #959697?

#959697 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

979695

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #959697 to RGB:

rgb(149, 150, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #959697 to HSL:

hsl(210, 1%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #959697 to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#959697 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 149, 150, 151 and HSL of 210°, 1%, 59%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #959697 is #979695, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #959797.

Use #959697 in CSS: color: #959697 or background-color: #959697. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #959697

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.09:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #959697?

#959697 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #959697?

#959697 in RGB is (149, 150, 151) - 149 red, 150 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #959697 in CSS?

Use #959697 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #959697?

#979695 (complementary), #959797 (analogous), and #6F7071 (lighter shade) work well with #959697.