#968DB4 Color Information

Hex color code: #968DB4

The hex color #968DB4 is a delicate blue with RGB values of (150, 141, 180) and HSL of (254°, 21%, 63%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray
HEX
#968DB4
RGB
150, 141, 180
HSL
254°, 21%, 63%
CMYK
17%, 22%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #968DB4;
background-color: #968DB4;
border-color: #968DB4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #968DB4;
border: 2px solid #968DB4;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#968DB4]
text-[#968DB4]
border-[#968DB4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_968DB4]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #968DB4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #968DB4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #968DB4; 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 #968DB4; background-color: #968DB415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #968DB420; border-left: 4px solid #968DB4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #968DB4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #968DB4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 141, 180

Red: 150 / Green: 141 / Blue: 180

HSL

254°, 21%, 63%

Hue: 254° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

17%, 22%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #968DB4?

#968DB4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #968DB4 to RGB:

rgb(150, 141, 180)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #968DB4 to HSL:

hsl(254, 21%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #968DB4 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 22%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #968DB4 has RGB (150, 141, 180) and HSL (254°, 21%, 63%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #968DB4 is #ABB48D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8D97B4.

Use #968DB4 in CSS: color: #968DB4 or background-color: #968DB4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #968DB4

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.77:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #968DB4?

#968DB4 is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #968DB4?

#968DB4 in RGB is (150, 141, 180) - 150 red, 141 green, and 180 blue.

How to use #968DB4 in CSS?

Use #968DB4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #968DB4?

#ABB48D (complementary), #8D97B4 (analogous), and #6D6194 (lighter shade) work well with #968DB4.