#C17479 Color Information

Hex color code: #C17479

The hex color #C17479 is a subtle red with RGB values of (193, 116, 121) and HSL of (356°, 38%, 61%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#C17479

RGB

193, 116, 121

HSL

356°, 38%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 40%, 37%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C17479;
background-color: #C17479;
border-color: #C17479;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C17479;
border: 2px solid #C17479;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C17479]
text-[#C17479]
border-[#C17479]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C17479]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C17479, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C17479; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C17479; 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 #C17479; background-color: #C1747915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C1747920; border-left: 4px solid #C17479; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C17479; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C17479 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

193, 116, 121

Red: 193 / Green: 116 / Blue: 121

HSL

356°, 38%, 61%

Hue: 356° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 40%, 37%, 24%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 40% / Yellow: 37% / Key: 24%

What color is #C17479?

#C17479 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

76C1BC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C17479 to RGB:

rgb(193, 116, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C17479 to HSL:

hsl(356, 38%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C17479 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 40%, 37%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C17479 is a pastel red color with RGB values of 193, 116, 121 and HSL of 356°, 38%, 61%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C17479 is #76C1BC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C176A1.

Use #C17479 in CSS: color: #C17479 or background-color: #C17479. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C17479

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.04:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C17479?

#C17479 is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C17479?

#C17479 in RGB is (193, 116, 121) - 193 red, 116 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #C17479 in CSS?

Use #C17479 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C17479?

#76C1BC (complementary), #C176A1 (analogous), and #A2494F (lighter shade) work well with #C17479.