#969EAA Color Information

Hex color code: #969EAA

The hex color #969EAA is a understated blue with RGB values of (150, 158, 170) and HSL of (216°, 11%, 63%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#969EAA

RGB

150, 158, 170

HSL

216°, 11%, 63%

CMYK

12%, 7%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #969EAA;
background-color: #969EAA;
border-color: #969EAA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #969EAA;
border: 2px solid #969EAA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#969EAA]
text-[#969EAA]
border-[#969EAA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_969EAA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #969EAA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #969EAA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #969EAA; 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 #969EAA; background-color: #969EAA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #969EAA20; border-left: 4px solid #969EAA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #969EAA; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #969EAA in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 158, 170

Red: 150 / Green: 158 / Blue: 170

HSL

216°, 11%, 63%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

12%, 7%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #969EAA?

#969EAA is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

ABA396

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #969EAA to RGB:

rgb(150, 158, 170)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #969EAA to HSL:

hsl(216, 11%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #969EAA to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#969EAA is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 150, 158, 170 and HSL of 216°, 11%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #969EAA is #ABA396, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96A9AB.

Use #969EAA in CSS: color: #969EAA or background-color: #969EAA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #969EAA

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.77:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #969EAA?

#969EAA is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #969EAA?

#969EAA in RGB is (150, 158, 170) - 150 red, 158 green, and 170 blue.

How to use #969EAA in CSS?

Use #969EAA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #969EAA?

#ABA396 (complementary), #96A9AB (analogous), and #6D7888 (lighter shade) work well with #969EAA.