Information about #C56868 color

#C56868 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C56868 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(197, 104, 104) — 77.3% red, 40.8% green, 40.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 36 / 36 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C56868 is a pleasantly vivid 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 Adore (#CB6B67). Nearby in the Register you will also find Contessa (#C16F68) and Pastel Blood (#BD5F60).

In RGB terms — rgb(197, 104, 104) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C56868 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C56868 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C56868 color variations

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

#C56868 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 #C56868

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

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C56868
  • RGB197, 104, 104
  • CMYK0, 36, 36, 23
  • CSSrgb(197, 104, 104)
  • HSL0°, 44%, 59%
  • HSL Precise0°, 44.498%, 59.02%
  • HSV0°, 47%, 77%
  • HSB0°, 47%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.773
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • GLSLvec3(0.773, 0.408, 0.408)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.773, 0.408, 0.408, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.773, 0.408, 0.408)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC56868
  • DECIMAL ID12937320
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01