#C9599B Color Information

Hex color code: #C9599B

The hex color #C9599B is a balanced magenta with RGB values of (201, 89, 155) and HSL of (325°, 51%, 57%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePale Violet Red

HEX

#C9599B

RGB

201, 89, 155

HSL

325°, 51%, 57%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 23%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9599B;
background-color: #C9599B;
border-color: #C9599B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9599B;
border: 2px solid #C9599B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9599B]
text-[#C9599B]
border-[#C9599B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9599B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9599B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9599B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9599B; 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 #C9599B; background-color: #C9599B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9599B20; border-left: 4px solid #C9599B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9599B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9599B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 89, 155

Red: 201 / Green: 89 / Blue: 155

HSL

325°, 51%, 57%

Hue: 325° / Saturation: 51% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 23%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9599B?

#C9599B is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

59C988

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9599B to RGB:

rgb(201, 89, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9599B to HSL:

hsl(325, 51%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9599B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 23%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced magenta tone, #C9599B has RGB (201, 89, 155) and HSL (325°, 51%, 57%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9599B is #59C988, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C059C9.

Use #C9599B in CSS: color: #C9599B or background-color: #C9599B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9599B

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.39:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9599B?

#C9599B is a balanced magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C9599B?

#C9599B in RGB is (201, 89, 155) - 201 red, 89 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #C9599B in CSS?

Use #C9599B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9599B?

#59C988 (complementary), #C059C9 (analogous), and #A23474 (lighter shade) work well with #C9599B.