#C9717D Color Information

Hex color code: #C9717D

The hex color #C9717D is a pastel red with RGB values of (201, 113, 125) and HSL of (352°, 45%, 62%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NamePale Violet Red

HEX

#C9717D

RGB

201, 113, 125

HSL

352°, 45%, 62%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 38%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9717D;
background-color: #C9717D;
border-color: #C9717D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9717D;
border: 2px solid #C9717D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9717D]
text-[#C9717D]
border-[#C9717D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9717D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9717D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9717D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9717D; 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 #C9717D; background-color: #C9717D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9717D20; border-left: 4px solid #C9717D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9717D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9717D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 113, 125

Red: 201 / Green: 113 / Blue: 125

HSL

352°, 45%, 62%

Hue: 352° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 38%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 38% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9717D?

#C9717D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

72CABE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9717D to RGB:

rgb(201, 113, 125)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9717D to HSL:

hsl(352, 45%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9717D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 44%, 38%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #C9717D has RGB (201, 113, 125) and HSL (352°, 45%, 62%). 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 #C9717D is #72CABE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CA72AA.

Use #C9717D in CSS: color: #C9717D or background-color: #C9717D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9717D

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.14:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9717D?

#C9717D is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C9717D?

#C9717D in RGB is (201, 113, 125) - 201 red, 113 green, and 125 blue.

How to use #C9717D in CSS?

Use #C9717D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9717D?

#72CABE (complementary), #CA72AA (analogous), and #AE4250 (lighter shade) work well with #C9717D.