#FF9496 Color Information

Hex color code: #FF9496

The hex color #FF9496 is a soft red with RGB values of (255, 148, 150) and HSL of (359°, 100%, 79%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Salmon

HEX

#FF9496

RGB

255, 148, 150

HSL

359°, 100%, 79%

CMYK

0%, 42%, 41%, 0%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #FF9496;
background-color: #FF9496;
border-color: #FF9496;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FF9496;
border: 2px solid #FF9496;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#FF9496]
text-[#FF9496]
border-[#FF9496]
shadow-[0_0_10px_FF9496]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF9496, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #FF9496; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #FF9496; 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 #FF9496; background-color: #FF949615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #FF949620; border-left: 4px solid #FF9496; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #FF9496; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #FF9496 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

255, 148, 150

Red: 255 / Green: 148 / Blue: 150

HSL

359°, 100%, 79%

Hue: 359° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 79%

CMYK

0%, 42%, 41%, 0%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 42% / Yellow: 41% / Key: 0%

What color is #FF9496?

#FF9496 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

94FFFD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #FF9496 to RGB:

rgb(255, 148, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #FF9496 to HSL:

hsl(359, 100%, 79%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #FF9496 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 42%, 41%, 0%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A light red tone, #FF9496 has RGB (255, 148, 150) and HSL (359°, 100%, 79%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #FF9496 is #94FFFD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #FF94CB.

Use #FF9496 in CSS: color: #FF9496 or background-color: #FF9496. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #FF9496

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.93:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9496?

#FF9496 is a light red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #FF9496?

#FF9496 in RGB is (255, 148, 150) - 255 red, 148 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #FF9496 in CSS?

Use #FF9496 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #FF9496?

#94FFFD (complementary), #FF94CB (analogous), and #FF474A (lighter shade) work well with #FF9496.