#C550DF Color Information

Hex color code: #C550DF

#C550DF is a neutral magenta color. In RGB it is (197, 80, 223), and in HSL it is (289°, 69%, 59%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid
HEX
#C550DF
RGB
197, 80, 223
HSL
289°, 69%, 59%
CMYK
12%, 64%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C550DF;
background-color: #C550DF;
border-color: #C550DF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C550DF;
border: 2px solid #C550DF;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C550DF]
text-[#C550DF]
border-[#C550DF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C550DF]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C550DF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C550DF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C550DF; 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 #C550DF; background-color: #C550DF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C550DF20; border-left: 4px solid #C550DF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C550DF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C550DF in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 80, 223

Red: 197 / Green: 80 / Blue: 223

HSL

289°, 69%, 59%

Hue: 289° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

12%, 64%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 64% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #C550DF?

#C550DF is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C550DF to RGB:

rgb(197, 80, 223)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C550DF to HSL:

hsl(289, 69%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C550DF to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 64%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C550DF is a muted magenta color with RGB values of 197, 80, 223 and HSL of 289°, 69%, 59%. 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 #C550DF is #69DF4E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7C4EDF.

Use #C550DF in CSS: color: #C550DF or background-color: #C550DF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C550DF

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.59:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C550DF?

#C550DF is a muted magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C550DF?

#C550DF in RGB is (197, 80, 223) - 197 red, 80 green, and 223 blue.

How to use #C550DF in CSS?

Use #C550DF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C550DF?

#69DF4E (complementary), #7C4EDF (analogous), and #A123BE (lighter shade) work well with #C550DF.