#917FCC color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(145, 127, 204)
HSL:hsl(254, 43%, 65%)
HEX
#917FCC
RGB
145, 127, 204
HSL
254°, 43%, 65%
HSV
254°, 38%, 80%
CMYK
29%, 38%, 0%, 20%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

#917FCC

≈ Steel Blue

Reference color cards

Lower ΔE means a closer visual match

Tints & shades

Explore how #917FCC behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#917FCC
10%#7D68C3
20%#6950B9
30%#5942A6
40%#4D398E
50%#402F77
60%#33265F
70%#261C47
80%#1A132F
90%#0D0918
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#917FCC
10%#9C8CD1
20%#A799D6
30%#B2A6DB
40%#BDB2E0
50%#C8BFE6
60%#D3CCEB
70%#DED9F0
80%#E9E5F5
90%#F4F2FA
100%#FFFFFF

Common use cases

  • UI component states (hover, active, disabled)
  • Creating depth with shadows and highlights
  • Building consistent color systems

Design system

Design system tip

These variations form the foundation of a cohesive palette. Export them to keep marketing, product, and engineering aligned.

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Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #917FCC.

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How to use

Pick one dominant color, then let supporting hues act as accents for typography, surfaces, and call-to-action buttons.

Why it matters

Balanced harmonies communicate intent—calm, energetic, premium—without overwhelming your layout.

Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Best for

High-impact CTAs, logos, and hero sections

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Best for

Nature-inspired, calming dashboards

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Best for

Playful branding and editorial layouts

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Best for

Illustrations and marketing experiments

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Best for

Minimalist interfaces and premium UI states

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #917FCC is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#917FCC
Contrast ratio6.11:1
WCAG levelAA
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#917FCC
Contrast ratio3.44:1
WCAG levelFail
Recommended text preview
Text color#000000
Background#917FCC
Contrast ratio6.11:1
WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #917FCC appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #917FCC as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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