#C55972 Color Information

Hex color code: #C55972

The hex color #C55972 is a subtle red with RGB values of (197, 89, 114) and HSL of (346°, 48%, 56%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#C55972

RGB

197, 89, 114

HSL

346°, 48%, 56%

CMYK

0%, 55%, 42%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C55972;
background-color: #C55972;
border-color: #C55972;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C55972;
border: 2px solid #C55972;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C55972]
text-[#C55972]
border-[#C55972]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C55972]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C55972, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C55972; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C55972; 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 #C55972; background-color: #C5597215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C5597220; border-left: 4px solid #C55972; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C55972; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C55972 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 89, 114

Red: 197 / Green: 89 / Blue: 114

HSL

346°, 48%, 56%

Hue: 346° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

0%, 55%, 42%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 55% / Yellow: 42% / Key: 23%

What color is #C55972?

#C55972 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

59C5AC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C55972 to RGB:

rgb(197, 89, 114)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C55972 to HSL:

hsl(346, 48%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C55972 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 55%, 42%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C55972 is a subtle red color with RGB values of 197, 89, 114 and HSL of 346°, 48%, 56%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C55972 is #59C5AC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C559A8.

Use #C55972 in CSS: color: #C55972 or background-color: #C55972. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C55972

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.05:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C55972?

#C55972 is a subtle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C55972?

#C55972 in RGB is (197, 89, 114) - 197 red, 89 green, and 114 blue.

How to use #C55972 in CSS?

Use #C55972 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C55972?

#59C5AC (complementary), #C559A8 (analogous), and #9B364E (lighter shade) work well with #C55972.