Information about #C171A0 color

#C171A0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C171A0 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(193, 113, 160) — 75.7% red, 44.3% green, 62.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 31 / 13 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C171A0 presents itself as a mildly saturated rose — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Red Wisteria (#BB7796). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pearly Purple (#B768A2) and Super Pink (#CF6BA9).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(193, 113, 160)), which gives #C171A0 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C171A0 color variations

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#C171A0 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 #C171A0

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

Red Wisteria color link
Red Wisteria

#BB7796

Super Pink color link
Super Pink

#CF6BA9

Ashen Pink color link
Ashen Pink

#C77F97

Hopbush color link
Hopbush

#CD6D93

Wild Orchid color link
Wild Orchid

#D470A2

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Sky Magenta color link
Sky Magenta

#CF71AF

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Muted Pink color link
Muted Pink

#D1768F

Rustic Pink color link
Rustic Pink

#C489A4

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C171A0
  • RGB193, 113, 160
  • CMYK0, 31, 13, 24
  • CSSrgb(193, 113, 160)
  • HSL325°, 39%, 60%
  • HSL Precise324.75°, 39.216%, 60%
  • HSV325°, 41%, 76%
  • HSB325°, 41%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • GLSLvec3(0.757, 0.443, 0.627)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.757, 0.443, 0.627, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.757, 0.443, 0.627)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.7%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDC171A0
  • DECIMAL ID12677536
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01