#C4556F Color Information

Hex color code: #C4556F

The hex color #C4556F is a delicate red with RGB values of (196, 85, 111) and HSL of (346°, 48%, 55%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#C4556F

RGB

196, 85, 111

HSL

346°, 48%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 57%, 43%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C4556F;
background-color: #C4556F;
border-color: #C4556F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C4556F;
border: 2px solid #C4556F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C4556F]
text-[#C4556F]
border-[#C4556F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C4556F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C4556F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C4556F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C4556F; 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 #C4556F; background-color: #C4556F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C4556F20; border-left: 4px solid #C4556F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C4556F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C4556F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 85, 111

Red: 196 / Green: 85 / Blue: 111

HSL

346°, 48%, 55%

Hue: 346° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 57%, 43%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 57% / Yellow: 43% / Key: 23%

What color is #C4556F?

#C4556F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

55C3AA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C4556F to RGB:

rgb(196, 85, 111)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C4556F to HSL:

hsl(346, 48%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C4556F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 57%, 43%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #C4556F has RGB (196, 85, 111) and HSL (346°, 48%, 55%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C4556F is #55C3AA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C355A6.

Use #C4556F in CSS: color: #C4556F or background-color: #C4556F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C4556F

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.88:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4556F?

#C4556F is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C4556F?

#C4556F in RGB is (196, 85, 111) - 196 red, 85 green, and 111 blue.

How to use #C4556F in CSS?

Use #C4556F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C4556F?

#55C3AA (complementary), #C355A6 (analogous), and #97354C (lighter shade) work well with #C4556F.