Information about #C4A0A0 color

#C4A0A0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C4A0A0 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 160, 160) (76.9% red, 62.7% green, 62.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 14 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C4A0A0 presents itself as a softly toned earthy red — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Careys Pink (#C99AA0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tuscany (#C09999) and Eunry (#CDA59C).

The recipe behind #C4A0A0 is rgb(196, 160, 160), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #C4A0A0 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #C4A0A0 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C4A0A0 color variations

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

#C4A0A0 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C4A0A0 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C4A0A0 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C4A0A0 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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#C4A0A0 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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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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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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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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#B3C4A1
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Nearest named colors to #C4A0A0

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

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Eunry color link
Eunry

#CDA59C

Moleskin color link
Moleskin

#C6AA97

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

Cherish color link
Cherish

#C6ABA9

Rosewood Apricot color link
Rosewood Apricot

#D39EA2

Pinkish Grey color link
Pinkish Grey

#C8ACA9

Dull Apricot color link
Dull Apricot

#D09C97

Rose Gold Glitter color link
Rose Gold Glitter

#D198A3

Martini color link
Martini

#B7A8A3

Silk color link
Silk

#BBADA1

#C4A0A0 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C4A0A0
  • RGB196, 160, 160
  • CMYK0, 14, 14, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 160, 160)
  • HSL0°, 23%, 70%
  • HSL Precise0°, 23.377%, 69.804%
  • HSV0°, 18%, 77%
  • HSB0°, 18%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.627, 0.627)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.627, 0.627, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.627, 0.627)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDC4A0A0
  • DECIMAL ID12886176
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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