#959EC1 Color Information

Hex color code: #959EC1

The hex color #959EC1 is a pastel blue with RGB values of (149, 158, 193) and HSL of (228°, 26%, 67%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Purple
HEX
#959EC1
RGB
149, 158, 193
HSL
228°, 26%, 67%
CMYK
23%, 18%, 0%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #959EC1;
background-color: #959EC1;
border-color: #959EC1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #959EC1;
border: 2px solid #959EC1;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#959EC1]
text-[#959EC1]
border-[#959EC1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_959EC1]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #959EC1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #959EC1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #959EC1; 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 #959EC1; background-color: #959EC115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #959EC120; border-left: 4px solid #959EC1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #959EC1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #959EC1 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

149, 158, 193

Red: 149 / Green: 158 / Blue: 193

HSL

228°, 26%, 67%

Hue: 228° / Saturation: 26% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

23%, 18%, 0%, 24%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 24%

What color is #959EC1?

#959EC1 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #959EC1 to RGB:

rgb(149, 158, 193)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #959EC1 to HSL:

hsl(228, 26%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #959EC1 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 18%, 0%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #959EC1 has RGB (149, 158, 193) and HSL (228°, 26%, 67%). 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 #959EC1 is #C1B895, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #95B4C1.

Use #959EC1 in CSS: color: #959EC1 or background-color: #959EC1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #959EC1

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.94:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #959EC1?

#959EC1 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #959EC1?

#959EC1 in RGB is (149, 158, 193) - 149 red, 158 green, and 193 blue.

How to use #959EC1 in CSS?

Use #959EC1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #959EC1?

#C1B895 (complementary), #95B4C1 (analogous), and #6572A4 (lighter shade) work well with #959EC1.