#C53BC9 Color Information

Hex color code: #C53BC9

The hex color #C53BC9 is a understated magenta with RGB values of (197, 59, 201) and HSL of (298°, 57%, 51%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid
HEX
#C53BC9
RGB
197, 59, 201
HSL
298°, 57%, 51%
CMYK
2%, 71%, 0%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C53BC9;
background-color: #C53BC9;
border-color: #C53BC9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C53BC9;
border: 2px solid #C53BC9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C53BC9]
text-[#C53BC9]
border-[#C53BC9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C53BC9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C53BC9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C53BC9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C53BC9; 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 #C53BC9; background-color: #C53BC915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C53BC920; border-left: 4px solid #C53BC9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C53BC9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C53BC9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 59, 201

Red: 197 / Green: 59 / Blue: 201

HSL

298°, 57%, 51%

Hue: 298° / Saturation: 57% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

2%, 71%, 0%, 21%

Cyan: 2% / Magenta: 71% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 21%

What color is #C53BC9?

#C53BC9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C53BC9 to RGB:

rgb(197, 59, 201)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C53BC9 to HSL:

hsl(298, 57%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C53BC9 to CMYK:

cmyk(2%, 71%, 0%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle magenta tone, #C53BC9 has RGB (197, 59, 201) and HSL (298°, 57%, 51%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C53BC9 is #40C93B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7D3BC9.

Use #C53BC9 in CSS: color: #C53BC9 or background-color: #C53BC9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C53BC9

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.84:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C53BC9?

#C53BC9 is a subtle magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C53BC9?

#C53BC9 in RGB is (197, 59, 201) - 197 red, 59 green, and 201 blue.

How to use #C53BC9 in CSS?

Use #C53BC9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C53BC9?

#40C93B (complementary), #7D3BC9 (analogous), and #8D2790 (lighter shade) work well with #C53BC9.