Information about #C56C76 color

#C56C76 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C56C76 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(197, 108, 118) (77.3% red, 42.4% green, 46.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 31 / 23 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated earthy red, #C56C76 appears airy and pastel-like. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Antique Pink (#C97375). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dusty Rose (#C0737A) and Dusky Rose (#BA6873).

In RGB terms — rgb(197, 108, 118) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C56C76: 5.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.6:1 for white. #C56C76 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C56C76 color variations

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#C56C76 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 #C56C76

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

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Pinkish color link
Pinkish

#D46A7E

Ugly Pink color link
Ugly Pink

#CD7584

#C56C76 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C56C76
  • RGB197, 108, 118
  • CMYK0, 35, 31, 23
  • CSSrgb(197, 108, 118)
  • HSL353°, 43%, 60%
  • HSL Precise353.258°, 43.415%, 59.804%
  • HSV353°, 45%, 77%
  • HSB353°, 45%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.773
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.463
  • GLSLvec3(0.773, 0.424, 0.463)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.773, 0.424, 0.463, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.773, 0.424, 0.463)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB46.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDC56C76
  • DECIMAL ID12938358
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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