#C299AD Color Information

Hex color code: #C299AD

A delicate magenta shade, #C299AD appears as (194, 153, 173) in RGB and (331°, 25%, 68%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#C299AD
RGB
194, 153, 173
HSL
331°, 25%, 68%
CMYK
0%, 21%, 11%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C299AD;
background-color: #C299AD;
border-color: #C299AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C299AD;
border: 2px solid #C299AD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C299AD]
text-[#C299AD]
border-[#C299AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C299AD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C299AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C299AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C299AD; 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 #C299AD; background-color: #C299AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C299AD20; border-left: 4px solid #C299AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C299AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C299AD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

194, 153, 173

Red: 194 / Green: 153 / Blue: 173

HSL

331°, 25%, 68%

Hue: 331° / Saturation: 25% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 11%, 24%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 24%

What color is #C299AD?

#C299AD is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #C299AD to RGB:

rgb(194, 153, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C299AD to HSL:

hsl(331, 25%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C299AD to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 11%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel magenta tone, #C299AD has RGB (194, 153, 173) and HSL (331°, 25%, 68%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C299AD is #99C2AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C299C1.

Use #C299AD in CSS: color: #C299AD or background-color: #C299AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C299AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.45:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C299AD?

#C299AD is a pastel magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C299AD?

#C299AD in RGB is (194, 153, 173) - 194 red, 153 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #C299AD in CSS?

Use #C299AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C299AD?

#99C2AE (complementary), #C299C1 (analogous), and #A56986 (lighter shade) work well with #C299AD.