#C493CC Color Information

Hex color code: #C493CC

#C493CC is a pastel magenta color. In RGB it is (196, 147, 204), and in HSL it is (292°, 36%, 69%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NamePlum
HEX
#C493CC
RGB
196, 147, 204
HSL
292°, 36%, 69%
CMYK
4%, 28%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C493CC;
background-color: #C493CC;
border-color: #C493CC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C493CC;
border: 2px solid #C493CC;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C493CC]
text-[#C493CC]
border-[#C493CC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C493CC]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C493CC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C493CC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C493CC; 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 #C493CC; background-color: #C493CC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C493CC20; border-left: 4px solid #C493CC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C493CC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C493CC in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 147, 204

Red: 196 / Green: 147 / Blue: 204

HSL

292°, 36%, 69%

Hue: 292° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

4%, 28%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #C493CC?

#C493CC is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C493CC to RGB:

rgb(196, 147, 204)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C493CC to HSL:

hsl(292, 36%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C493CC to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 28%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel magenta tone, #C493CC has RGB (196, 147, 204) and HSL (292°, 36%, 69%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C493CC is #9BCC93, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A893CC.

Use #C493CC in CSS: color: #C493CC or background-color: #C493CC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C493CC

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.39:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C493CC?

#C493CC is a pastel magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C493CC?

#C493CC in RGB is (196, 147, 204) - 196 red, 147 green, and 204 blue.

How to use #C493CC in CSS?

Use #C493CC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C493CC?

#9BCC93 (complementary), #A893CC (analogous), and #A95FB4 (lighter shade) work well with #C493CC.