#9C5E73 Color Information

Hex color code: #9C5E73

The hex color #9C5E73 is a soft magenta with RGB values of (156, 94, 115) and HSL of (340°, 25%, 49%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray
HEX
#9C5E73
RGB
156, 94, 115
HSL
340°, 25%, 49%
CMYK
0%, 40%, 26%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #9C5E73;
background-color: #9C5E73;
border-color: #9C5E73;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9C5E73;
border: 2px solid #9C5E73;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#9C5E73]
text-[#9C5E73]
border-[#9C5E73]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9C5E73]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9C5E73, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9C5E73; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #9C5E73; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #9C5E73; background-color: #9C5E7315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #9C5E7320; border-left: 4px solid #9C5E73; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9C5E73; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9C5E73 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

156, 94, 115

Red: 156 / Green: 94 / Blue: 115

HSL

340°, 25%, 49%

Hue: 340° / Saturation: 25% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 40%, 26%, 39%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 40% / Yellow: 26% / Key: 39%

What color is #9C5E73?

#9C5E73 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #9C5E73 to RGB:

rgb(156, 94, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9C5E73 to HSL:

hsl(340, 25%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9C5E73 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 40%, 26%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel magenta tone, #9C5E73 has RGB (156, 94, 115) and HSL (340°, 25%, 49%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9C5E73 is #5E9C87, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9C5E92.

Use #9C5E73 in CSS: color: #9C5E73 or background-color: #9C5E73. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9C5E73

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.26:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C5E73?

#9C5E73 is a pastel magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #9C5E73?

#9C5E73 in RGB is (156, 94, 115) - 156 red, 94 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #9C5E73 in CSS?

Use #9C5E73 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9C5E73?

#5E9C87 (complementary), #9C5E92 (analogous), and #6C414F (lighter shade) work well with #9C5E73.