#968DAA Color Information

Hex color code: #968DAA

The hex color #968DAA is a neutral purple with RGB values of (150, 141, 170) and HSL of (259°, 15%, 61%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#968DAA

RGB

150, 141, 170

HSL

259°, 15%, 61%

CMYK

12%, 17%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#968DAA]
text-[#968DAA]
border-[#968DAA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_968DAA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #968DAA; 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 #968DAA; background-color: #968DAA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #968DAA20; border-left: 4px solid #968DAA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #968DAA; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 141, 170

Red: 150 / Green: 141 / Blue: 170

HSL

259°, 15%, 61%

Hue: 259° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

12%, 17%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #968DAA?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A1AA8D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #968DAA to RGB:

rgb(150, 141, 170)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #968DAA to HSL:

hsl(259, 15%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #968DAA to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 17%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced purple tone, #968DAA has RGB (150, 141, 170) and HSL (259°, 15%, 61%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #968DAA is #A1AA8D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8D92AA.

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

Contrast with #968DAA

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.69:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #968DAA?

#968DAA is a balanced purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #968DAA?

#968DAA in RGB is (150, 141, 170) - 150 red, 141 green, and 170 blue.

How to use #968DAA in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #968DAA?

#A1AA8D (complementary), #8D92AA (analogous), and #6F6487 (lighter shade) work well with #968DAA.