#9996BA Color Information

Hex color code: #9996BA

#9996BA is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (153, 150, 186), and in HSL it is (245°, 21%, 66%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#9996BA

RGB

153, 150, 186

HSL

245°, 21%, 66%

CMYK

18%, 19%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9996BA]
text-[#9996BA]
border-[#9996BA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9996BA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9996BA; 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 #9996BA; background-color: #9996BA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9996BA20; border-left: 4px solid #9996BA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9996BA; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 150, 186

Red: 153 / Green: 150 / Blue: 186

HSL

245°, 21%, 66%

Hue: 245° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

18%, 19%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #9996BA?

#9996BA is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B7BB96

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9996BA to RGB:

rgb(153, 150, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9996BA to HSL:

hsl(245, 21%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9996BA to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 19%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #9996BA has RGB (153, 150, 186) and HSL (245°, 21%, 66%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9996BA is #B7BB96, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96A5BB.

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

Contrast with #9996BA

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.43:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9996BA?

#9996BA is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #9996BA?

#9996BA in RGB is (153, 150, 186) - 153 red, 150 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #9996BA in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #9996BA?

#B7BB96 (complementary), #96A5BB (analogous), and #6C689C (lighter shade) work well with #9996BA.