Information about #C23F5D color

#C23F5D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C23F5D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(194, 63, 93) (76.1% red, 24.7% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 40 / 24 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C23F5D presents itself as a clearly saturated warm red — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Miss Hussy (#C44762). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Medium Crimson (#C93756) and Brick Red (#CB4154).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(194, 63, 93)), which gives #C23F5D its character. If you plan to put text on a #C23F5D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. No one has named #C23F5D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C23F5D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#C23F5D 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 #C23F5D

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

Miss Hussy color link
Miss Hussy

#C44762

Brick Red color link
Brick Red

#CB4154

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Dark Rose color link
Dark Rose

#B5485D

Pink Panther color link
Pink Panther

#B43864

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Hibiscus color link
Hibiscus

#B33654

Dusty Red color link
Dusty Red

#B9484E

Soft Maroon color link
Soft Maroon

#B5406C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C23F5D
  • RGB194, 63, 93
  • CMYK0, 51, 40, 24
  • CSSrgb(194, 63, 93)
  • HSL346°, 52%, 50%
  • HSL Precise346.26°, 51.779%, 50.392%
  • HSV346°, 68%, 76%
  • HSB346°, 68%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.761, 0.247, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.761, 0.247, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.761, 0.247, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC23F5D
  • DECIMAL ID12730205
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01