#C495E9 Color Information

Hex color code: #C495E9

The hex color #C495E9 is a neutral purple with RGB values of (196, 149, 233) and HSL of (274°, 66%, 75%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NamePlum

HEX

#C495E9

RGB

196, 149, 233

HSL

274°, 66%, 75%

CMYK

16%, 36%, 0%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C495E9;
background-color: #C495E9;
border-color: #C495E9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C495E9;
border: 2px solid #C495E9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C495E9]
text-[#C495E9]
border-[#C495E9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C495E9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C495E9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C495E9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C495E9; 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 #C495E9; background-color: #C495E915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C495E920; border-left: 4px solid #C495E9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C495E9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C495E9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 149, 233

Red: 196 / Green: 149 / Blue: 233

HSL

274°, 66%, 75%

Hue: 274° / Saturation: 66% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

16%, 36%, 0%, 9%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 9%

What color is #C495E9?

#C495E9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BAE995

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C495E9 to RGB:

rgb(196, 149, 233)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C495E9 to HSL:

hsl(274, 66%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C495E9 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 36%, 0%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C495E9 is a understated purple color with RGB values of 196, 149, 233 and HSL of 274°, 66%, 75%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C495E9 is #BAE995, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9B95E9.

Use #C495E9 in CSS: color: #C495E9 or background-color: #C495E9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C495E9

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.82:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C495E9?

#C495E9 is a understated purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C495E9?

#C495E9 in RGB is (196, 149, 233) - 196 red, 149 green, and 233 blue.

How to use #C495E9 in CSS?

Use #C495E9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C495E9?

#BAE995 (complementary), #9B95E9 (analogous), and #A256DC (lighter shade) work well with #C495E9.