#C477D6 Color Information

Hex color code: #C477D6

The hex color #C477D6 is a subtle magenta with RGB values of (196, 119, 214) and HSL of (289°, 54%, 65%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Orchid
HEX
#C477D6
RGB
196, 119, 214
HSL
289°, 54%, 65%
CMYK
8%, 44%, 0%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C477D6;
background-color: #C477D6;
border-color: #C477D6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C477D6;
border: 2px solid #C477D6;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C477D6]
text-[#C477D6]
border-[#C477D6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C477D6]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C477D6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C477D6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C477D6; 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 #C477D6; background-color: #C477D615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C477D620; border-left: 4px solid #C477D6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C477D6; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C477D6 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 119, 214

Red: 196 / Green: 119 / Blue: 214

HSL

289°, 54%, 65%

Hue: 289° / Saturation: 54% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

8%, 44%, 0%, 16%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 16%

What color is #C477D6?

#C477D6 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C477D6 to RGB:

rgb(196, 119, 214)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C477D6 to HSL:

hsl(289, 54%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C477D6 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 44%, 0%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C477D6 is a neutral magenta color with RGB values of 196, 119, 214 and HSL of 289°, 54%, 65%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C477D6 is #87D676, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9476D6.

Use #C477D6 in CSS: color: #C477D6 or background-color: #C477D6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C477D6

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.96:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C477D6?

#C477D6 is a neutral magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C477D6?

#C477D6 in RGB is (196, 119, 214) - 196 red, 119 green, and 214 blue.

How to use #C477D6 in CSS?

Use #C477D6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C477D6?

#87D676 (complementary), #9476D6 (analogous), and #AB3BC4 (lighter shade) work well with #C477D6.