#C5496E Color Information

Hex color code: #C5496E

#C5496E is a vibrant magenta color. In RGB it is (197, 73, 110), and in HSL it is (342°, 52%, 53%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#C5496E

RGB

197, 73, 110

HSL

342°, 52%, 53%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 44%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C5496E;
background-color: #C5496E;
border-color: #C5496E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5496E;
border: 2px solid #C5496E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C5496E]
text-[#C5496E]
border-[#C5496E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5496E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5496E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5496E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C5496E; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #C5496E; background-color: #C5496E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5496E20; border-left: 4px solid #C5496E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5496E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5496E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 73, 110

Red: 197 / Green: 73 / Blue: 110

HSL

342°, 52%, 53%

Hue: 342° / Saturation: 52% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 44%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 63% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5496E?

#C5496E is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

49C5A0

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5496E to RGB:

rgb(197, 73, 110)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5496E to HSL:

hsl(342, 52%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5496E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 63%, 44%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5496E is a energetic magenta color with RGB values of 197, 73, 110 and HSL of 342°, 52%, 53%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5496E is #49C5A0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C549AD.

Use #C5496E in CSS: color: #C5496E or background-color: #C5496E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5496E

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5496E?

#C5496E is a energetic magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C5496E?

#C5496E in RGB is (197, 73, 110) - 197 red, 73 green, and 110 blue.

How to use #C5496E in CSS?

Use #C5496E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5496E?

#49C5A0 (complementary), #C549AD (analogous), and #932F4D (lighter shade) work well with #C5496E.