#979DB4 Color Information

Hex color code: #979DB4

The hex color #979DB4 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (151, 157, 180) and HSL of (228°, 16%, 65%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#979DB4

RGB

151, 157, 180

HSL

228°, 16%, 65%

CMYK

16%, 13%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #979DB4;
background-color: #979DB4;
border-color: #979DB4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #979DB4;
border: 2px solid #979DB4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#979DB4]
text-[#979DB4]
border-[#979DB4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_979DB4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #979DB4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #979DB4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #979DB4; 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 #979DB4; background-color: #979DB415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #979DB420; border-left: 4px solid #979DB4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #979DB4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #979DB4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 157, 180

Red: 151 / Green: 157 / Blue: 180

HSL

228°, 16%, 65%

Hue: 228° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

16%, 13%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #979DB4?

#979DB4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B4AE97

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #979DB4 to RGB:

rgb(151, 157, 180)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #979DB4 to HSL:

hsl(228, 16%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #979DB4 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 13%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#979DB4 is a muted blue color with RGB values of 151, 157, 180 and HSL of 228°, 16%, 65%. 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 #979DB4 is #B4AE97, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #97ABB4.

Use #979DB4 in CSS: color: #979DB4 or background-color: #979DB4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #979DB4

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.80:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #979DB4?

#979DB4 is a muted blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #979DB4?

#979DB4 in RGB is (151, 157, 180) - 151 red, 157 green, and 180 blue.

How to use #979DB4 in CSS?

Use #979DB4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #979DB4?

#B4AE97 (complementary), #97ABB4 (analogous), and #6B7394 (lighter shade) work well with #979DB4.