#9996B0 Color Information

Hex color code: #9996B0

The hex color #9996B0 is a neutral blue with RGB values of (153, 150, 176) and HSL of (247°, 14%, 64%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#9996B0

RGB

153, 150, 176

HSL

247°, 14%, 64%

CMYK

13%, 15%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9996B0;
background-color: #9996B0;
border-color: #9996B0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9996B0;
border: 2px solid #9996B0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9996B0]
text-[#9996B0]
border-[#9996B0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9996B0]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9996B0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9996B0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9996B0; 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 #9996B0; background-color: #9996B015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9996B020; border-left: 4px solid #9996B0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9996B0; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9996B0 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 150, 176

Red: 153 / Green: 150 / Blue: 176

HSL

247°, 14%, 64%

Hue: 247° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

13%, 15%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #9996B0?

#9996B0 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

ADB096

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9996B0 to RGB:

rgb(153, 150, 176)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9996B0 to HSL:

hsl(247, 14%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9996B0 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 15%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#9996B0 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 153, 150, 176 and HSL of 247°, 14%, 64%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9996B0 is #ADB096, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96A0B0.

Use #9996B0 in CSS: color: #9996B0 or background-color: #9996B0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9996B0

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.34:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9996B0?

#9996B0 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #9996B0?

#9996B0 in RGB is (153, 150, 176) - 153 red, 150 green, and 176 blue.

How to use #9996B0 in CSS?

Use #9996B0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9996B0?

#ADB096 (complementary), #96A0B0 (analogous), and #706B8E (lighter shade) work well with #9996B0.