Information about #C46D7B color

#C46D7B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C46D7B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 109, 123) (76.9% red, 42.7% green, 48.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 34 / 29 / 23 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored red, #C46D7B sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dusty Rose (#C0737A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Antique Pink (#C97375) and Tilly Rose (#B87079).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 109, 123)), which gives #C46D7B its character. If you plan to put text on a #C46D7B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. #C46D7B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C46D7B color variations

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

#C46D7B 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 #C46D7B

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

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Ugly Pink color link
Ugly Pink

#CD7584

Dirty Pink color link
Dirty Pink

#CA7B80

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

Pinkish color link
Pinkish

#D46A7E

Turkish Rose color link
Turkish Rose

#B57281

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C46D7B
  • RGB196, 109, 123
  • CMYK0, 34, 29, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 109, 123)
  • HSL350°, 42%, 60%
  • HSL Precise350.345°, 42.439%, 59.804%
  • HSV350°, 44%, 77%
  • HSB350°, 44%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.427, 0.482)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.427, 0.482, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.427, 0.482)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC46D7B
  • DECIMAL ID12873083
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01