#C55E79 Color Information

Hex color code: #C55E79

A subtle magenta shade, #C55E79 appears as (197, 94, 121) in RGB and (344°, 47%, 57%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#C55E79

RGB

197, 94, 121

HSL

344°, 47%, 57%

CMYK

0%, 52%, 39%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C55E79;
background-color: #C55E79;
border-color: #C55E79;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C55E79;
border: 2px solid #C55E79;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C55E79]
text-[#C55E79]
border-[#C55E79]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C55E79]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C55E79, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C55E79; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C55E79; 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 #C55E79; background-color: #C55E7915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C55E7920; border-left: 4px solid #C55E79; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C55E79; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C55E79 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 94, 121

Red: 197 / Green: 94 / Blue: 121

HSL

344°, 47%, 57%

Hue: 344° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

0%, 52%, 39%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 52% / Yellow: 39% / Key: 23%

What color is #C55E79?

#C55E79 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5EC5A9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C55E79 to RGB:

rgb(197, 94, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C55E79 to HSL:

hsl(344, 47%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C55E79 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 52%, 39%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate magenta tone, #C55E79 has RGB (197, 94, 121) and HSL (344°, 47%, 57%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C55E79 is #5EC5A9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C55EAD.

Use #C55E79 in CSS: color: #C55E79 or background-color: #C55E79. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C55E79

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.25:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C55E79?

#C55E79 is a delicate magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C55E79?

#C55E79 in RGB is (197, 94, 121) - 197 red, 94 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #C55E79 in CSS?

Use #C55E79 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C55E79?

#5EC5A9 (complementary), #C55EAD (analogous), and #9D3954 (lighter shade) work well with #C55E79.