Information about #C45A6C color

#C45A6C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C45A6C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(196, 90, 108) — 76.9% red, 35.3% green, 42.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 42 / 35 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C45A6C presents itself as a confidently colored earthy red — 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 Pastel Wine Red (#C25964). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rustic Cherry (#B9576C) and Cabaret (#CD526C).

In RGB terms — rgb(196, 90, 108) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C45A6C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. #C45A6C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C45A6C color variations

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#C45A6C 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 #C45A6C

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

Cabaret color link
Cabaret

#CD526C

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Tulip Pink color link
Tulip Pink

#C25A7C

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C45A6C
  • RGB196, 90, 108
  • CMYK0, 42, 35, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 90, 108)
  • HSL350°, 47%, 56%
  • HSL Precise349.811°, 47.321%, 56.078%
  • HSV350°, 54%, 77%
  • HSB350°, 54%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.353, 0.424)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.353, 0.424, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.353, 0.424)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC45A6C
  • DECIMAL ID12868204
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01