#C9697F Color Information

Hex color code: #C9697F

A delicate red shade, #C9697F appears as (201, 105, 127) in RGB and (346°, 47%, 60%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NamePale Violet Red

HEX

#C9697F

RGB

201, 105, 127

HSL

346°, 47%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 48%, 37%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9697F;
background-color: #C9697F;
border-color: #C9697F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9697F;
border: 2px solid #C9697F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9697F]
text-[#C9697F]
border-[#C9697F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9697F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9697F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9697F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9697F; 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 #C9697F; background-color: #C9697F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9697F20; border-left: 4px solid #C9697F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9697F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9697F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 105, 127

Red: 201 / Green: 105 / Blue: 127

HSL

346°, 47%, 60%

Hue: 346° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 48%, 37%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 48% / Yellow: 37% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9697F?

#C9697F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

69C9B3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9697F to RGB:

rgb(201, 105, 127)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9697F to HSL:

hsl(346, 47%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9697F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 48%, 37%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #C9697F has RGB (201, 105, 127) and HSL (346°, 47%, 60%). 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 #C9697F is #69C9B3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C969AF.

Use #C9697F in CSS: color: #C9697F or background-color: #C9697F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9697F

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.81:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9697F?

#C9697F is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C9697F?

#C9697F in RGB is (201, 105, 127) - 201 red, 105 green, and 127 blue.

How to use #C9697F in CSS?

Use #C9697F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9697F?

#69C9B3 (complementary), #C969AF (analogous), and #A93D56 (lighter shade) work well with #C9697F.