#979EB0 Color Information

Hex color code: #979EB0

A neutral blue shade, #979EB0 appears as (151, 158, 176) in RGB and (223°, 14%, 64%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#979EB0

RGB

151, 158, 176

HSL

223°, 14%, 64%

CMYK

14%, 10%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #979EB0;
background-color: #979EB0;
border-color: #979EB0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #979EB0;
border: 2px solid #979EB0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#979EB0]
text-[#979EB0]
border-[#979EB0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_979EB0]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #979EB0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #979EB0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #979EB0; 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 #979EB0; background-color: #979EB015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #979EB020; border-left: 4px solid #979EB0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #979EB0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #979EB0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

151, 158, 176

Red: 151 / Green: 158 / Blue: 176

HSL

223°, 14%, 64%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

14%, 10%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #979EB0?

#979EB0 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B0A996

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #979EB0 to RGB:

rgb(151, 158, 176)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #979EB0 to HSL:

hsl(223, 14%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #979EB0 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 10%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#979EB0 is a understated blue color with RGB values of 151, 158, 176 and HSL of 223°, 14%, 64%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #979EB0 is #B0A996, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96AAB0.

Use #979EB0 in CSS: color: #979EB0 or background-color: #979EB0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #979EB0

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.83:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #979EB0?

#979EB0 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #979EB0?

#979EB0 in RGB is (151, 158, 176) - 151 red, 158 green, and 176 blue.

How to use #979EB0 in CSS?

Use #979EB0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #979EB0?

#B0A996 (complementary), #96AAB0 (analogous), and #6B758E (lighter shade) work well with #979EB0.