#C988CD Color Information

Hex color code: #C988CD

A gentle magenta shade, #C988CD appears as (201, 136, 205) in RGB and (297°, 41%, 67%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NamePlum
HEX
#C988CD
RGB
201, 136, 205
HSL
297°, 41%, 67%
CMYK
2%, 34%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C988CD;
background-color: #C988CD;
border-color: #C988CD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C988CD;
border: 2px solid #C988CD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C988CD]
text-[#C988CD]
border-[#C988CD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C988CD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C988CD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C988CD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C988CD; 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 #C988CD; background-color: #C988CD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C988CD20; border-left: 4px solid #C988CD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C988CD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C988CD in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 136, 205

Red: 201 / Green: 136 / Blue: 205

HSL

297°, 41%, 67%

Hue: 297° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

2%, 34%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 2% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #C988CD?

#C988CD is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C988CD to RGB:

rgb(201, 136, 205)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C988CD to HSL:

hsl(297, 41%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C988CD to CMYK:

cmyk(2%, 34%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate magenta tone, #C988CD has RGB (201, 136, 205) and HSL (297°, 41%, 67%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C988CD is #8CCD88, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A788CD.

Use #C988CD in CSS: color: #C988CD or background-color: #C988CD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C988CD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.89:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C988CD?

#C988CD is a delicate magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C988CD?

#C988CD in RGB is (201, 136, 205) - 201 red, 136 green, and 205 blue.

How to use #C988CD in CSS?

Use #C988CD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C988CD?

#8CCD88 (complementary), #A788CD (analogous), and #B252B7 (lighter shade) work well with #C988CD.