#969DAB Color Information

Hex color code: #969DAB

The hex color #969DAB is a balanced blue with RGB values of (150, 157, 171) and HSL of (220°, 11%, 63%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#969DAB

RGB

150, 157, 171

HSL

220°, 11%, 63%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#969DAB]
text-[#969DAB]
border-[#969DAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_969DAB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #969DAB; 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 #969DAB; background-color: #969DAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #969DAB20; border-left: 4px solid #969DAB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #969DAB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 157, 171

Red: 150 / Green: 157 / Blue: 171

HSL

220°, 11%, 63%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #969DAB?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

ABA496

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #969DAB to RGB:

rgb(150, 157, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #969DAB to HSL:

hsl(220, 11%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #969DAB to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#969DAB is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 150, 157, 171 and HSL of 220°, 11%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #969DAB is #ABA496, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96A8AB.

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

Contrast with #969DAB

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.71:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #969DAB?

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

What is the RGB value of #969DAB?

#969DAB in RGB is (150, 157, 171) - 150 red, 157 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #969DAB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #969DAB?

#ABA496 (complementary), #96A8AB (analogous), and #6D7688 (lighter shade) work well with #969DAB.