Information about #C4A3AF color

#C4A3AF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C4A3AF belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 163, 175) (76.9% red, 63.9% green, 68.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 8 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted pink-red rose, #C4A3AF has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Metallic Rose Gold (#CBA3B2). Slightly further away sit Cherish (#C6ABA9) and Silver Pink (#C4AEAD).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 163, 175)), which gives #C4A3AF its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C4A3AF: 9.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for white. No one has named #C4A3AF so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C4A3AF color variations

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#C4A3AF 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 #C4A3AF

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

Cherish color link
Cherish

#C6ABA9

Silver Pink color link
Silver Pink

#C4AEAD

Pinkish Grey color link
Pinkish Grey

#C8ACA9

Alluring color link
Alluring

#C4ABB9

Milestone color link
Milestone

#BEB1AC

Fantail color link
Fantail

#BAAEA9

Pink Swan color link
Pink Swan

#BFB3B2

Lily color link
Lily

#C8AABF

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C4A3AF
  • RGB196, 163, 175
  • CMYK0, 13, 8, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 163, 175)
  • HSL338°, 22%, 70%
  • HSL Precise338.182°, 21.854%, 70.392%
  • HSV338°, 17%, 77%
  • HSB338°, 17%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.639, 0.686)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.639, 0.686, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.639, 0.686)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.6%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDC4A3AF
  • DECIMAL ID12886959
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01