Information about #C85F51 color

#C85F51 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C85F51 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(200, 95, 81) (78.4% red, 37.3% green, 31.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 41 / 47 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid warm red, #C85F51 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sunglo (#C76155). Nearby in the Register you will also find Jive (#CD5851) and Cheeky (#CC5F59).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(200, 95, 81)), which gives #C85F51 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C85F51 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C85F51 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C85F51 color variations

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#C85F51 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 #C85F51

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

Sunglo color link
Sunglo

#C76155

Jive color link
Jive

#CD5851

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Earth Red color link
Earth Red

#BF5B53

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Dark Coral color link
Dark Coral

#CD5B45

Flame Pea color link
Flame Pea

#BE5C48

Copper Red color link
Copper Red

#CB6D51

Valencia color link
Valencia

#D4574E

#C85F51 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C85F51
  • RGB200, 95, 81
  • CMYK0, 41, 47, 22
  • CSSrgb(200, 95, 81)
  • HSL7°, 52%, 55%
  • HSL Precise7.059°, 51.965%, 55.098%
  • HSV7°, 60%, 78%
  • HSB7°, 60%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • GLSLvec3(0.784, 0.373, 0.318)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.784, 0.373, 0.318, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.784, 0.373, 0.318)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC85F51
  • DECIMAL ID13131601
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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