#997DA9 Color Information

Hex color code: #997DA9

A gentle purple shade, #997DA9 appears as (153, 125, 169) in RGB and (278°, 20%, 58%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#997DA9

RGB

153, 125, 169

HSL

278°, 20%, 58%

CMYK

9%, 26%, 0%, 34%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #997DA9;
background-color: #997DA9;
border-color: #997DA9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #997DA9;
border: 2px solid #997DA9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#997DA9]
text-[#997DA9]
border-[#997DA9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_997DA9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #997DA9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #997DA9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #997DA9; 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 #997DA9; background-color: #997DA915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #997DA920; border-left: 4px solid #997DA9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #997DA9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #997DA9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 125, 169

Red: 153 / Green: 125 / Blue: 169

HSL

278°, 20%, 58%

Hue: 278° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

9%, 26%, 0%, 34%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 34%

What color is #997DA9?

#997DA9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8EA97E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #997DA9 to RGB:

rgb(153, 125, 169)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #997DA9 to HSL:

hsl(278, 20%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #997DA9 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 26%, 0%, 34%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle purple tone, #997DA9 has RGB (153, 125, 169) and HSL (278°, 20%, 58%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #997DA9 is #8EA97E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #847EA9.

Use #997DA9 in CSS: color: #997DA9 or background-color: #997DA9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #997DA9

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 #997DA9?

#997DA9 is a gentle purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #997DA9?

#997DA9 in RGB is (153, 125, 169) - 153 red, 125 green, and 169 blue.

How to use #997DA9 in CSS?

Use #997DA9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #997DA9?

#8EA97E (complementary), #847EA9 (analogous), and #735884 (lighter shade) work well with #997DA9.