#C59E98 Color Information

Hex color code: #C59E98

A gentle red shade, #C59E98 appears as (197, 158, 152) in RGB and (8°, 28%, 68%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#C59E98
RGB
197, 158, 152
HSL
8°, 28%, 68%
CMYK
0%, 20%, 23%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C59E98;
background-color: #C59E98;
border-color: #C59E98;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C59E98;
border: 2px solid #C59E98;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C59E98]
text-[#C59E98]
border-[#C59E98]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C59E98]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C59E98, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C59E98; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C59E98; 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 #C59E98; background-color: #C59E9815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C59E9820; border-left: 4px solid #C59E98; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C59E98; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C59E98 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

197, 158, 152

Red: 197 / Green: 158 / Blue: 152

HSL

8°, 28%, 68%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 23%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 23%

What color is #C59E98?

#C59E98 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C59E98 to RGB:

rgb(197, 158, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C59E98 to HSL:

hsl(8, 28%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C59E98 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 23%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C59E98 is a pastel red color with RGB values of 197, 158, 152 and HSL of 8°, 28%, 68%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C59E98 is #97BEC4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C497A7.

Use #C59E98 in CSS: color: #C59E98 or background-color: #C59E98. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C59E98

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.72:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C59E98?

#C59E98 is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C59E98?

#C59E98 in RGB is (197, 158, 152) - 197 red, 158 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #C59E98 in CSS?

Use #C59E98 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C59E98?

#97BEC4 (complementary), #C497A7 (analogous), and #A96F66 (lighter shade) work well with #C59E98.