#C55E74 Color Information

Hex color code: #C55E74

#C55E74 is a subtle red color. In RGB it is (197, 94, 116), and in HSL it is (347°, 47%, 57%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameIndian Red
HEX
#C55E74
RGB
197, 94, 116
HSL
347°, 47%, 57%
CMYK
0%, 52%, 41%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C55E74;
background-color: #C55E74;
border-color: #C55E74;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C55E74;
border: 2px solid #C55E74;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C55E74]
text-[#C55E74]
border-[#C55E74]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C55E74]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C55E74, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C55E74; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C55E74; 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 #C55E74; background-color: #C55E7415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C55E7420; border-left: 4px solid #C55E74; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C55E74; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C55E74 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 94, 116

Red: 197 / Green: 94 / Blue: 116

HSL

347°, 47%, 57%

Hue: 347° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

0%, 52%, 41%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 52% / Yellow: 41% / Key: 23%

What color is #C55E74?

#C55E74 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C55E74 to RGB:

rgb(197, 94, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C55E74 to HSL:

hsl(347, 47%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C55E74 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 52%, 41%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #C55E74 has RGB (197, 94, 116) and HSL (347°, 47%, 57%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C55E74 is #5EC5AF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C55EA8.

Use #C55E74 in CSS: color: #C55E74 or background-color: #C55E74. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C55E74

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.23:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C55E74?

#C55E74 is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C55E74?

#C55E74 in RGB is (197, 94, 116) - 197 red, 94 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #C55E74 in CSS?

Use #C55E74 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C55E74?

#5EC5AF (complementary), #C55EA8 (analogous), and #9D394F (lighter shade) work well with #C55E74.