#C488DD Color Information

Hex color code: #C488DD

The hex color #C488DD is a balanced purple with RGB values of (196, 136, 221) and HSL of (282°, 56%, 70%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NamePlum

HEX

#C488DD

RGB

196, 136, 221

HSL

282°, 56%, 70%

CMYK

11%, 38%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C488DD;
background-color: #C488DD;
border-color: #C488DD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C488DD;
border: 2px solid #C488DD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C488DD]
text-[#C488DD]
border-[#C488DD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C488DD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C488DD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C488DD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C488DD; 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 #C488DD; background-color: #C488DD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C488DD20; border-left: 4px solid #C488DD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C488DD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C488DD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 136, 221

Red: 196 / Green: 136 / Blue: 221

HSL

282°, 56%, 70%

Hue: 282° / Saturation: 56% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

11%, 38%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #C488DD?

#C488DD is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A1DD88

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C488DD to RGB:

rgb(196, 136, 221)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C488DD to HSL:

hsl(282, 56%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C488DD to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 38%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #C488DD has RGB (196, 136, 221) and HSL (282°, 56%, 70%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C488DD is #A1DD88, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9988DD.

Use #C488DD in CSS: color: #C488DD or background-color: #C488DD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C488DD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.91:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C488DD?

#C488DD is a muted purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C488DD?

#C488DD in RGB is (196, 136, 221) - 196 red, 136 green, and 221 blue.

How to use #C488DD in CSS?

Use #C488DD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C488DD?

#A1DD88 (complementary), #9988DD (analogous), and #A64CCD (lighter shade) work well with #C488DD.