#9EA5DB Color Information

Hex color code: #9EA5DB

#9EA5DB is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (158, 165, 219), and in HSL it is (233°, 46%, 74%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#9EA5DB

RGB

158, 165, 219

HSL

233°, 46%, 74%

CMYK

28%, 25%, 0%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9EA5DB;
background-color: #9EA5DB;
border-color: #9EA5DB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9EA5DB;
border: 2px solid #9EA5DB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9EA5DB]
text-[#9EA5DB]
border-[#9EA5DB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9EA5DB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9EA5DB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9EA5DB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9EA5DB; 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 #9EA5DB; background-color: #9EA5DB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9EA5DB20; border-left: 4px solid #9EA5DB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9EA5DB; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9EA5DB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

158, 165, 219

Red: 158 / Green: 165 / Blue: 219

HSL

233°, 46%, 74%

Hue: 233° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

28%, 25%, 0%, 14%

Cyan: 28% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 14%

What color is #9EA5DB?

#9EA5DB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DBD49E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9EA5DB to RGB:

rgb(158, 165, 219)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9EA5DB to HSL:

hsl(233, 46%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9EA5DB to CMYK:

cmyk(28%, 25%, 0%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#9EA5DB is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 158, 165, 219 and HSL of 233°, 46%, 74%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9EA5DB is #DBD49E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9EC4DB.

Use #9EA5DB in CSS: color: #9EA5DB or background-color: #9EA5DB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9EA5DB

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.86:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EA5DB?

#9EA5DB is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #9EA5DB?

#9EA5DB in RGB is (158, 165, 219) - 158 red, 165 green, and 219 blue.

How to use #9EA5DB in CSS?

Use #9EA5DB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9EA5DB?

#DBD49E (complementary), #9EC4DB (analogous), and #6672C7 (lighter shade) work well with #9EA5DB.