Information about #C50B55 color

#C50B55 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C50B55 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(197, 11, 85) (77.3% red, 4.3% green, 33.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 73 / 44 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C50B55 presents itself as a maximally vivid romantic rose — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pictorial Carmine (#C30B4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rubine Red (#D10056) and Debian Red (#D70A53).

The recipe behind #C50B55 is rgb(197, 11, 85), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #C50B55 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #C50B55 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C50B55 color variations

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#C50B55 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 #C50B55

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

Rubine Red color link
Rubine Red

#D10056

Debian Red color link
Debian Red

#D70A53

Rose Red color link
Rose Red

#C21E56

Lipstick color link
Lipstick

#D5174E

Knock Out color link
Knock Out

#C81641

Purplish Red color link
Purplish Red

#B0054B

UA Red color link
UA Red

#D9004C

Scrumptious color link
Scrumptious

#B71D62

#C50B55 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C50B55
  • RGB197, 11, 85
  • CMYK0, 73, 44, 23
  • CSSrgb(197, 11, 85)
  • HSL336°, 89%, 41%
  • HSL Precise336.129°, 89.423%, 40.784%
  • HSV336°, 94%, 77%
  • HSB336°, 94%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.773
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.773, 0.043, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.773, 0.043, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.773, 0.043, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC50B55
  • DECIMAL ID12913493
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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