#977DA1 Color Information

Hex color code: #977DA1

#977DA1 is a neutral purple color. In RGB it is (151, 125, 161), and in HSL it is (283°, 16%, 56%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#977DA1

RGB

151, 125, 161

HSL

283°, 16%, 56%

CMYK

6%, 22%, 0%, 37%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #977DA1;
background-color: #977DA1;
border-color: #977DA1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #977DA1;
border: 2px solid #977DA1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#977DA1]
text-[#977DA1]
border-[#977DA1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_977DA1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #977DA1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #977DA1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #977DA1; 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 #977DA1; background-color: #977DA115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #977DA120; border-left: 4px solid #977DA1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #977DA1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #977DA1 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 125, 161

Red: 151 / Green: 125 / Blue: 161

HSL

283°, 16%, 56%

Hue: 283° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

6%, 22%, 0%, 37%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 37%

What color is #977DA1?

#977DA1 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

87A17D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #977DA1 to RGB:

rgb(151, 125, 161)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #977DA1 to HSL:

hsl(283, 16%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #977DA1 to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 22%, 0%, 37%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle purple tone, #977DA1 has RGB (151, 125, 161) and HSL (283°, 16%, 56%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #977DA1 is #87A17D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #857DA1.

Use #977DA1 in CSS: color: #977DA1 or background-color: #977DA1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #977DA1

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #977DA1?

#977DA1 is a subtle purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #977DA1?

#977DA1 in RGB is (151, 125, 161) - 151 red, 125 green, and 161 blue.

How to use #977DA1 in CSS?

Use #977DA1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #977DA1?

#87A17D (complementary), #857DA1 (analogous), and #705879 (lighter shade) work well with #977DA1.