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Information about #C86B5B color

#C86B5B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C86B5B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(200, 107, 91) (78.4% red, 42% green, 35.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 43 / 22 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #C86B5B reads as a confidently colored red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Apricot Brandy (#C26A5A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Japonica (#CE7259) and Copper Red (#CB6D51).

In RGB terms — rgb(200, 107, 91) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C86B5B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #C86B5B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C86B5B color variations

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

#C86B5B 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 #C86B5B

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

Japonica color link
Japonica

#CE7259

Copper Red color link
Copper Red

#CB6D51

Sunglo color link
Sunglo

#C76155

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C86B5B
  • RGB200, 107, 91
  • CMYK0, 36, 43, 22
  • CSSrgb(200, 107, 91)
  • HSL9°, 50%, 57%
  • HSL Precise8.807°, 49.772%, 57.059%
  • HSV9°, 55%, 78%
  • HSB9°, 55%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • GLSLvec3(0.784, 0.420, 0.357)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.784, 0.420, 0.357, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.784, 0.420, 0.357)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC86B5B
  • DECIMAL ID13134683
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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