#C9969D Color Information

Hex color code: #C9969D

A subtle red shade, #C9969D appears as (201, 150, 157) in RGB and (352°, 32%, 69%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#C9969D

RGB

201, 150, 157

HSL

352°, 32%, 69%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 22%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9969D;
background-color: #C9969D;
border-color: #C9969D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9969D;
border: 2px solid #C9969D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9969D]
text-[#C9969D]
border-[#C9969D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9969D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9969D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9969D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9969D; 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 #C9969D; background-color: #C9969D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9969D20; border-left: 4px solid #C9969D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9969D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9969D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 150, 157

Red: 201 / Green: 150 / Blue: 157

HSL

352°, 32%, 69%

Hue: 352° / Saturation: 32% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 22%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 22% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9969D?

#C9969D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

97C9C3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9969D to RGB:

rgb(201, 150, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9969D to HSL:

hsl(352, 32%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9969D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 25%, 22%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9969D is a delicate red color with RGB values of 201, 150, 157 and HSL of 352°, 32%, 69%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9969D is #97C9C3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C997B7.

Use #C9969D in CSS: color: #C9969D or background-color: #C9969D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9969D

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.33:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9969D?

#C9969D is a delicate red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C9969D?

#C9969D in RGB is (201, 150, 157) - 201 red, 150 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #C9969D in CSS?

Use #C9969D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9969D?

#97C9C3 (complementary), #C997B7 (analogous), and #AF646E (lighter shade) work well with #C9969D.