#968EB4 Color Information

Hex color code: #968EB4

The hex color #968EB4 is a soft blue with RGB values of (150, 142, 180) and HSL of (253°, 20%, 63%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray
HEX
#968EB4
RGB
150, 142, 180
HSL
253°, 20%, 63%
CMYK
17%, 21%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #968EB4;
background-color: #968EB4;
border-color: #968EB4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #968EB4;
border: 2px solid #968EB4;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#968EB4]
text-[#968EB4]
border-[#968EB4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_968EB4]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #968EB4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #968EB4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #968EB4; 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 #968EB4; background-color: #968EB415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #968EB420; border-left: 4px solid #968EB4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #968EB4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #968EB4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 142, 180

Red: 150 / Green: 142 / Blue: 180

HSL

253°, 20%, 63%

Hue: 253° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

17%, 21%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #968EB4?

#968EB4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #968EB4 to RGB:

rgb(150, 142, 180)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #968EB4 to HSL:

hsl(253, 20%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #968EB4 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 21%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#968EB4 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 150, 142, 180 and HSL of 253°, 20%, 63%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #968EB4 is #ABB48E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8E98B4.

Use #968EB4 in CSS: color: #968EB4 or background-color: #968EB4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #968EB4

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.83:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #968EB4?

#968EB4 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #968EB4?

#968EB4 in RGB is (150, 142, 180) - 150 red, 142 green, and 180 blue.

How to use #968EB4 in CSS?

Use #968EB4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #968EB4?

#ABB48E (complementary), #8E98B4 (analogous), and #6D6293 (lighter shade) work well with #968EB4.