#989BAE Color Information

Hex color code: #989BAE

A understated blue shade, #989BAE appears as (152, 155, 174) in RGB and (232°, 12%, 64%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#989BAE

RGB

152, 155, 174

HSL

232°, 12%, 64%

CMYK

13%, 11%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #989BAE;
background-color: #989BAE;
border-color: #989BAE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #989BAE;
border: 2px solid #989BAE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#989BAE]
text-[#989BAE]
border-[#989BAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_989BAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #989BAE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #989BAE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #989BAE; 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 #989BAE; background-color: #989BAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #989BAE20; border-left: 4px solid #989BAE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #989BAE; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #989BAE in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

152, 155, 174

Red: 152 / Green: 155 / Blue: 174

HSL

232°, 12%, 64%

Hue: 232° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

13%, 11%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #989BAE?

#989BAE is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AEAB98

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #989BAE to RGB:

rgb(152, 155, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #989BAE to HSL:

hsl(232, 12%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #989BAE to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 11%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#989BAE is a understated blue color with RGB values of 152, 155, 174 and HSL of 232°, 12%, 64%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #989BAE is #AEAB98, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #98A6AE.

Use #989BAE in CSS: color: #989BAE or background-color: #989BAE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #989BAE

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.63:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #989BAE?

#989BAE is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #989BAE?

#989BAE in RGB is (152, 155, 174) - 152 red, 155 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #989BAE in CSS?

Use #989BAE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #989BAE?

#AEAB98 (complementary), #98A6AE (analogous), and #6E728C (lighter shade) work well with #989BAE.