#9796BB
Muted Blue
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About #9796BB Muted Blue
#9796BB is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 151 red, 150 green, and 187 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 242°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 66%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #9796BB in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
242°
Hue
21%
Saturation
66%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9796BB based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9796BB against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9796BB on White
Contrast Ratio2.84:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#9796BB on Black
Contrast Ratio7.4:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9796BB across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9796BB |
| RGB | rgb(151, 150, 187) |
| HSL | hsl(242, 21%, 66%) |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 150, 187 |
| RGB Percent | 59.2%, 58.8%, 73.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 20%, 0%, 27% |
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