#977DAE Color Information

Hex color code: #977DAE

A subtle purple shade, #977DAE appears as (151, 125, 174) in RGB and (272°, 23%, 59%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#977DAE

RGB

151, 125, 174

HSL

272°, 23%, 59%

CMYK

13%, 28%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#977DAE]
text-[#977DAE]
border-[#977DAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_977DAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #977DAE; 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 #977DAE; background-color: #977DAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #977DAE20; border-left: 4px solid #977DAE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #977DAE; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 125, 174

Red: 151 / Green: 125 / Blue: 174

HSL

272°, 23%, 59%

Hue: 272° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

13%, 28%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #977DAE?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

95AE7E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #977DAE to RGB:

rgb(151, 125, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #977DAE to HSL:

hsl(272, 23%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #977DAE to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 28%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#977DAE is a soft purple color with RGB values of 151, 125, 174 and HSL of 272°, 23%, 59%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #977DAE is #95AE7E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #807EAE.

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

Contrast with #977DAE

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.86:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #977DAE?

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

What is the RGB value of #977DAE?

#977DAE in RGB is (151, 125, 174) - 151 red, 125 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #977DAE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #977DAE?

#95AE7E (complementary), #807EAE (analogous), and #72568A (lighter shade) work well with #977DAE.