#968CBA Color Information

Hex color code: #968CBA

The hex color #968CBA is a subtle blue with RGB values of (150, 140, 186) and HSL of (253°, 25%, 64%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#968CBA

RGB

150, 140, 186

HSL

253°, 25%, 64%

CMYK

19%, 25%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #968CBA;
background-color: #968CBA;
border-color: #968CBA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #968CBA;
border: 2px solid #968CBA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#968CBA]
text-[#968CBA]
border-[#968CBA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_968CBA]

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #968CBA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #968CBA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #968CBA; 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 #968CBA; background-color: #968CBA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #968CBA20; border-left: 4px solid #968CBA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #968CBA; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #968CBA in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 140, 186

Red: 150 / Green: 140 / Blue: 186

HSL

253°, 25%, 64%

Hue: 253° / Saturation: 25% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

19%, 25%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #968CBA?

#968CBA is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B0BA8C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #968CBA to RGB:

rgb(150, 140, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #968CBA to HSL:

hsl(253, 25%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #968CBA to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 25%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#968CBA is a soft blue color with RGB values of 150, 140, 186 and HSL of 253°, 25%, 64%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #968CBA is #B0BA8C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8C99BA.

Use #968CBA in CSS: color: #968CBA or background-color: #968CBA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #968CBA

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #968CBA?

#968CBA is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #968CBA?

#968CBA in RGB is (150, 140, 186) - 150 red, 140 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #968CBA in CSS?

Use #968CBA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #968CBA?

#B0BA8C (complementary), #8C99BA (analogous), and #6B5E9C (lighter shade) work well with #968CBA.