#C4959B Color Information

Hex color code: #C4959B

The hex color #C4959B is a soft red with RGB values of (196, 149, 155) and HSL of (352°, 28%, 68%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#C4959B
RGB
196, 149, 155
HSL
352°, 28%, 68%
CMYK
0%, 24%, 21%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #C4959B;
background-color: #C4959B;
border-color: #C4959B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C4959B;
border: 2px solid #C4959B;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#C4959B]
text-[#C4959B]
border-[#C4959B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C4959B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C4959B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C4959B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #C4959B; 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 #C4959B; background-color: #C4959B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #C4959B20; border-left: 4px solid #C4959B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C4959B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C4959B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 149, 155

Red: 196 / Green: 149 / Blue: 155

HSL

352°, 28%, 68%

Hue: 352° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 24%, 21%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 21% / Key: 23%

What color is #C4959B?

#C4959B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

FFFFFF
EDDFE1
DCBFC3
CAA0A5

Complementary Colors

97C4BE

Color Palette

97C4BEComplementary
C497B3Analogous
C4A797
9DC497Triadic
979DC4
7C464DShade
A9666FShade
E0C8CBShade
FBF8F9Shade

HEX to RGB

Convert #C4959B to RGB:

rgb(196, 149, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C4959B to HSL:

hsl(352, 28%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C4959B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 24%, 21%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #C4959B has RGB (196, 149, 155) and HSL (352°, 28%, 68%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C4959B is #97C4BE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C497B3.

Use #C4959B in CSS: color: #C4959B or background-color: #C4959B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C4959B

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.12:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4959B?

#C4959B is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C4959B?

#C4959B in RGB is (196, 149, 155) - 196 red, 149 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #C4959B in CSS?

Use #C4959B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C4959B?

#97C4BE (complementary), #C497B3 (analogous), and #A9666F (lighter shade) work well with #C4959B.