#C99987 Color Information

Hex color code: #C99987

The hex color #C99987 is a delicate orange with RGB values of (201, 153, 135) and HSL of (16°, 38%, 66%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#C99987

RGB

201, 153, 135

HSL

16°, 38%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 24%, 33%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C99987;
background-color: #C99987;
border-color: #C99987;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C99987;
border: 2px solid #C99987;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C99987]
text-[#C99987]
border-[#C99987]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C99987]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C99987, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C99987; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C99987; 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 #C99987; background-color: #C9998715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9998720; border-left: 4px solid #C99987; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C99987; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C99987 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 153, 135

Red: 201 / Green: 153 / Blue: 135

HSL

16°, 38%, 66%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 24%, 33%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 33% / Key: 21%

What color is #C99987?

#C99987 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

87B8C9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C99987 to RGB:

rgb(201, 153, 135)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C99987 to HSL:

hsl(16, 38%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C99987 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 24%, 33%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #C99987 has RGB (201, 153, 135) and HSL (16°, 38%, 66%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C99987 is #87B8C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C98797.

Use #C99987 in CSS: color: #C99987 or background-color: #C99987. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C99987

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.39:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C99987?

#C99987 is a gentle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C99987?

#C99987 in RGB is (201, 153, 135) - 201 red, 153 green, and 135 blue.

How to use #C99987 in CSS?

Use #C99987 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C99987?

#87B8C9 (complementary), #C98797 (analogous), and #B26C53 (lighter shade) work well with #C99987.