#C596D9 Color Information

Hex color code: #C596D9

The hex color #C596D9 is a subtle purple with RGB values of (197, 150, 217) and HSL of (282°, 47%, 72%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePlum

HEX

#C596D9

RGB

197, 150, 217

HSL

282°, 47%, 72%

CMYK

9%, 31%, 0%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C596D9;
background-color: #C596D9;
border-color: #C596D9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C596D9;
border: 2px solid #C596D9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C596D9]
text-[#C596D9]
border-[#C596D9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C596D9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C596D9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C596D9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C596D9; 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 #C596D9; background-color: #C596D915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C596D920; border-left: 4px solid #C596D9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C596D9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C596D9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 150, 217

Red: 197 / Green: 150 / Blue: 217

HSL

282°, 47%, 72%

Hue: 282° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

9%, 31%, 0%, 15%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 15%

What color is #C596D9?

#C596D9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AAD996

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C596D9 to RGB:

rgb(197, 150, 217)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C596D9 to HSL:

hsl(282, 47%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C596D9 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 31%, 0%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate purple tone, #C596D9 has RGB (197, 150, 217) and HSL (282°, 47%, 72%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C596D9 is #AAD996, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A396D9.

Use #C596D9 in CSS: color: #C596D9 or background-color: #C596D9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C596D9

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.74:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C596D9?

#C596D9 is a delicate purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C596D9?

#C596D9 in RGB is (197, 150, 217) - 197 red, 150 green, and 217 blue.

How to use #C596D9 in CSS?

Use #C596D9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C596D9?

#AAD996 (complementary), #A396D9 (analogous), and #A65EC5 (lighter shade) work well with #C596D9.