Information about #C56B67 color

#C56B67 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C56B67 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(197, 107, 103) (77.3% red, 42% green, 40.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 37 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C56B67 is a confidently colored 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 almost identical to Contessa (#C16F68). Nearby in the Register you will also find Adore (#CB6B67) and Apricot Brandy (#C26A5A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(197, 107, 103)), which gives #C56B67 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C56B67 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #C56B67 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C56B67 color variations

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#C56B67 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 #C56B67

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

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

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

Japonica color link
Japonica

#CE7259

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C56B67
  • RGB197, 107, 103
  • CMYK0, 35, 37, 23
  • CSSrgb(197, 107, 103)
  • HSL3°, 45%, 59%
  • HSL Precise2.553°, 44.762%, 58.824%
  • HSV3°, 48%, 77%
  • HSB3°, 48%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.773
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.404
  • GLSLvec3(0.773, 0.420, 0.404)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.773, 0.420, 0.404, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.773, 0.420, 0.404)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC56B67
  • DECIMAL ID12938087
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01