Information about #974A61 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #974A61 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(151, 74, 97) — 59.2% red, 29% green, 38% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 30 / 21 / 41. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#974A61 presents itself as a softly balanced rose — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cadillac (#984961). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Burgundy (#974C5E) and Bordello (#974462).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(151, 74, 97)), which gives #974A61 its character. If you plan to put text on a #974A61 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #974A61 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#974A61 color variations

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#974A61 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #974A61

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cadillac color link
Cadillac

#984961

Bordello color link
Bordello

#974462

Vin Rouge color link
Vin Rouge

#955264

Bedazzle color link
Bedazzle

#9C4367

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Light Maroon color link
Light Maroon

#A24857

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#974A61
  • RGB151, 74, 97
  • CMYK0, 30, 21, 41
  • CSSrgb(151, 74, 97)
  • HSL342°, 34%, 44%
  • HSL Precise342.078°, 34.222%, 44.118%
  • HSV342°, 51%, 59%
  • HSB342°, 51%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.290, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.290, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.290, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID974A61
  • DECIMAL ID9914977
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01