#C498E2 Color Information

Hex color code: #C498E2

#C498E2 is a balanced purple color. In RGB it is (196, 152, 226), and in HSL it is (276°, 56%, 74%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NamePlum

HEX

#C498E2

RGB

196, 152, 226

HSL

276°, 56%, 74%

CMYK

13%, 33%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C498E2;
background-color: #C498E2;
border-color: #C498E2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C498E2;
border: 2px solid #C498E2;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C498E2]
text-[#C498E2]
border-[#C498E2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C498E2]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C498E2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C498E2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C498E2; 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 #C498E2; background-color: #C498E215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C498E220; border-left: 4px solid #C498E2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C498E2; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C498E2 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 152, 226

Red: 196 / Green: 152 / Blue: 226

HSL

276°, 56%, 74%

Hue: 276° / Saturation: 56% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

13%, 33%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 33% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #C498E2?

#C498E2 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B5E298

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C498E2 to RGB:

rgb(196, 152, 226)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C498E2 to HSL:

hsl(276, 56%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C498E2 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 33%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C498E2 is a neutral purple color with RGB values of 196, 152, 226 and HSL of 276°, 56%, 74%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C498E2 is #B5E298, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9F98E2.

Use #C498E2 in CSS: color: #C498E2 or background-color: #C498E2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C498E2

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.94:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C498E2?

#C498E2 is a neutral purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C498E2?

#C498E2 in RGB is (196, 152, 226) - 196 red, 152 green, and 226 blue.

How to use #C498E2 in CSS?

Use #C498E2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C498E2?

#B5E298 (complementary), #9F98E2 (analogous), and #A25CD1 (lighter shade) work well with #C498E2.