#C9ADD1 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9ADD1

#C9ADD1 is a subtle magenta color. In RGB it is (201, 173, 209), and in HSL it is (287°, 28%, 75%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePlum

HEX

#C9ADD1

RGB

201, 173, 209

HSL

287°, 28%, 75%

CMYK

4%, 17%, 0%, 18%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9ADD1;
background-color: #C9ADD1;
border-color: #C9ADD1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9ADD1;
border: 2px solid #C9ADD1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9ADD1]
text-[#C9ADD1]
border-[#C9ADD1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9ADD1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9ADD1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9ADD1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9ADD1; 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 #C9ADD1; background-color: #C9ADD115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9ADD120; border-left: 4px solid #C9ADD1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9ADD1; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9ADD1 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 173, 209

Red: 201 / Green: 173 / Blue: 209

HSL

287°, 28%, 75%

Hue: 287° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

4%, 17%, 0%, 18%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 18%

What color is #C9ADD1?

#C9ADD1 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B5D1AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9ADD1 to RGB:

rgb(201, 173, 209)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9ADD1 to HSL:

hsl(287, 28%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9ADD1 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 17%, 0%, 18%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9ADD1 is a delicate magenta color with RGB values of 201, 173, 209 and HSL of 287°, 28%, 75%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9ADD1 is #B5D1AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B8ADD1.

Use #C9ADD1 in CSS: color: #C9ADD1 or background-color: #C9ADD1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9ADD1

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.38:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9ADD1?

#C9ADD1 is a delicate magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C9ADD1?

#C9ADD1 in RGB is (201, 173, 209) - 201 red, 173 green, and 209 blue.

How to use #C9ADD1 in CSS?

Use #C9ADD1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9ADD1?

#B5D1AD (complementary), #B8ADD1 (analogous), and #A97CB6 (lighter shade) work well with #C9ADD1.