#C55858 Color Information

Hex color code: #C55858

The hex color #C55858 is a subtle red with RGB values of (197, 88, 88) and HSL of (0°, 48%, 56%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#C55858

RGB

197, 88, 88

HSL

0°, 48%, 56%

CMYK

0%, 55%, 55%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C55858;
background-color: #C55858;
border-color: #C55858;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C55858;
border: 2px solid #C55858;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C55858]
text-[#C55858]
border-[#C55858]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C55858]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C55858, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C55858; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C55858; 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 #C55858; background-color: #C5585815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5585820; border-left: 4px solid #C55858; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C55858; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C55858 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 88, 88

Red: 197 / Green: 88 / Blue: 88

HSL

0°, 48%, 56%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

0%, 55%, 55%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 55% / Yellow: 55% / Key: 23%

What color is #C55858?

#C55858 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

59C5C5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C55858 to RGB:

rgb(197, 88, 88)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C55858 to HSL:

hsl(0, 48%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C55858 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 55%, 55%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #C55858 has RGB (197, 88, 88) and HSL (0°, 48%, 56%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C55858 is #59C5C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C5598F.

Use #C55858 in CSS: color: #C55858 or background-color: #C55858. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C55858

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.91:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C55858?

#C55858 is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C55858?

#C55858 in RGB is (197, 88, 88) - 197 red, 88 green, and 88 blue.

How to use #C55858 in CSS?

Use #C55858 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C55858?

#59C5C5 (complementary), #C5598F (analogous), and #9B3636 (lighter shade) work well with #C55858.