#959DEE Color Information

Hex color code: #959DEE

The hex color #959DEE is a soft blue with RGB values of (149, 157, 238) and HSL of (235°, 72%, 76%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#959DEE

RGB

149, 157, 238

HSL

235°, 72%, 76%

CMYK

37%, 34%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #959DEE;
background-color: #959DEE;
border-color: #959DEE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #959DEE;
border: 2px solid #959DEE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#959DEE]
text-[#959DEE]
border-[#959DEE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_959DEE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #959DEE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #959DEE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #959DEE; 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 #959DEE; background-color: #959DEE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #959DEE20; border-left: 4px solid #959DEE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #959DEE; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #959DEE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

149, 157, 238

Red: 149 / Green: 157 / Blue: 238

HSL

235°, 72%, 76%

Hue: 235° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 76%

CMYK

37%, 34%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 37% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #959DEE?

#959DEE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EEE796

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #959DEE to RGB:

rgb(149, 157, 238)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #959DEE to HSL:

hsl(235, 72%, 76%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #959DEE to CMYK:

cmyk(37%, 34%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #959DEE has RGB (149, 157, 238) and HSL (235°, 72%, 76%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #959DEE is #EEE796, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96C9EE.

Use #959DEE in CSS: color: #959DEE or background-color: #959DEE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #959DEE

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.34:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #959DEE?

#959DEE is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #959DEE?

#959DEE in RGB is (149, 157, 238) - 149 red, 157 green, and 238 blue.

How to use #959DEE in CSS?

Use #959DEE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #959DEE?

#EEE796 (complementary), #96C9EE (analogous), and #5460E3 (lighter shade) work well with #959DEE.