Information about #C4686C color

#C4686C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C4686C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 104, 108) — 76.9% red, 40.8% green, 42.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 36 / 35 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C4686C is a confidently colored earthy red 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 a hair away from Contessa (#C16F68). Nearby in the Register you will also find Adore (#CB6B67) and Dusky Rose (#BA6873).

The recipe behind #C4686C is rgb(196, 104, 108), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #C4686C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #C4686C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C4686C color variations

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

#C4686C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C4686C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C4686C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C4686C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#C4686C 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
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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
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#689BC4
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#68C492
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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
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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
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#6DC468
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#686DC4
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#686DC4
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #C4686C

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

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Pastel Wine Red color link
Pastel Wine Red

#C25964

Lovett Lavender color link
Lovett Lavender

#B85E63

Apricot Brandy color link
Apricot Brandy

#C26A5A

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

#C4686C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C4686C
  • RGB196, 104, 108
  • CMYK0, 36, 35, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 104, 108)
  • HSL357°, 44%, 59%
  • HSL Precise357.391°, 43.81%, 58.824%
  • HSV357°, 47%, 77%
  • HSB357°, 47%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.408, 0.424)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.408, 0.424, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.408, 0.424)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC4686C
  • DECIMAL ID12871788
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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