#C5988C Color Information

Hex color code: #C5988C

The hex color #C5988C is a pastel red with RGB values of (197, 152, 140) and HSL of (13°, 33%, 66%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#C5988C
RGB
197, 152, 140
HSL
13°, 33%, 66%
CMYK
0%, 23%, 29%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C5988C;
background-color: #C5988C;
border-color: #C5988C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C5988C;
border: 2px solid #C5988C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C5988C]
text-[#C5988C]
border-[#C5988C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C5988C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5988C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C5988C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C5988C; 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 #C5988C; background-color: #C5988C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C5988C20; border-left: 4px solid #C5988C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C5988C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C5988C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 152, 140

Red: 197 / Green: 152 / Blue: 140

HSL

13°, 33%, 66%

Hue: 13° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 29%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 23%

What color is #C5988C?

#C5988C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C5988C to RGB:

rgb(197, 152, 140)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C5988C to HSL:

hsl(13, 33%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C5988C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 23%, 29%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C5988C is a soft red color with RGB values of 197, 152, 140 and HSL of 13°, 33%, 66%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C5988C is #8CB9C5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C58C9C.

Use #C5988C in CSS: color: #C5988C or background-color: #C5988C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C5988C

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.24:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5988C?

#C5988C is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C5988C?

#C5988C in RGB is (197, 152, 140) - 197 red, 152 green, and 140 blue.

How to use #C5988C in CSS?

Use #C5988C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C5988C?

#8CB9C5 (complementary), #C58C9C (analogous), and #AB6B59 (lighter shade) work well with #C5988C.