#C9B4AE Color Information

Hex color code: #C9B4AE

A soft red shade, #C9B4AE appears as (201, 180, 174) in RGB and (13°, 20%, 74%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#C9B4AE

RGB

201, 180, 174

HSL

13°, 20%, 74%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 13%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9B4AE;
background-color: #C9B4AE;
border-color: #C9B4AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9B4AE;
border: 2px solid #C9B4AE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9B4AE]
text-[#C9B4AE]
border-[#C9B4AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9B4AE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9B4AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9B4AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9B4AE; 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 #C9B4AE; background-color: #C9B4AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9B4AE20; border-left: 4px solid #C9B4AE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9B4AE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9B4AE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 180, 174

Red: 201 / Green: 180 / Blue: 174

HSL

13°, 20%, 74%

Hue: 13° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 13%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9B4AE?

#C9B4AE is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AFC4CA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9B4AE to RGB:

rgb(201, 180, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9B4AE to HSL:

hsl(13, 20%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9B4AE to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 13%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9B4AE is a subtle red color with RGB values of 201, 180, 174 and HSL of 13°, 20%, 74%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9B4AE is #AFC4CA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CAAFB7.

Use #C9B4AE in CSS: color: #C9B4AE or background-color: #C9B4AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9B4AE

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.62:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9B4AE?

#C9B4AE is a subtle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C9B4AE?

#C9B4AE in RGB is (201, 180, 174) - 201 red, 180 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #C9B4AE in CSS?

Use #C9B4AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9B4AE?

#AFC4CA (complementary), #CAAFB7 (analogous), and #AB8B82 (lighter shade) work well with #C9B4AE.