#C497A3 Color Information

Hex color code: #C497A3

A delicate magenta shade, #C497A3 appears as (196, 151, 163) in RGB and (344°, 28%, 68%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#C497A3

RGB

196, 151, 163

HSL

344°, 28%, 68%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 17%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C497A3;
background-color: #C497A3;
border-color: #C497A3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C497A3;
border: 2px solid #C497A3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C497A3]
text-[#C497A3]
border-[#C497A3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C497A3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C497A3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C497A3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C497A3; 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 #C497A3; background-color: #C497A315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C497A320; border-left: 4px solid #C497A3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C497A3; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C497A3 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 151, 163

Red: 196 / Green: 151 / Blue: 163

HSL

344°, 28%, 68%

Hue: 344° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 17%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 23%

What color is #C497A3?

#C497A3 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

97C4B8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C497A3 to RGB:

rgb(196, 151, 163)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C497A3 to HSL:

hsl(344, 28%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C497A3 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 23%, 17%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate magenta tone, #C497A3 has RGB (196, 151, 163) and HSL (344°, 28%, 68%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C497A3 is #97C4B8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C497BA.

Use #C497A3 in CSS: color: #C497A3 or background-color: #C497A3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C497A3

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.30:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C497A3?

#C497A3 is a delicate magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C497A3?

#C497A3 in RGB is (196, 151, 163) - 196 red, 151 green, and 163 blue.

How to use #C497A3 in CSS?

Use #C497A3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C497A3?

#97C4B8 (complementary), #C497BA (analogous), and #A96677 (lighter shade) work well with #C497A3.