Information about #C959B5 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C959B5 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(201, 89, 181) (78.8% red, 34.9% green, 71% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 8 / 21 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C959B5 is a confidently colored magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Purplish Pink (#CE5DAE). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pinky Purple (#C94CBE) and Super Pink (#CF6BA9).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 89, 181)), which gives #C959B5 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C959B5 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #C959B5 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C959B5 color variations

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

#C959B5 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C959B5 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C959B5 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C959B5 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#C959B5 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #C959B5

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

Purplish Pink color link
Purplish Pink

#CE5DAE

Pinky Purple color link
Pinky Purple

#C94CBE

Super Pink color link
Super Pink

#CF6BA9

Sky Magenta color link
Sky Magenta

#CF71AF

Matte Fuchsia color link
Matte Fuchsia

#C46DC4

Rose Quartz Pink color link
Rose Quartz Pink

#BD559C

Purpley Pink color link
Purpley Pink

#C83CB9

Pearly Purple color link
Pearly Purple

#B768A2

Purpleish Pink color link
Purpleish Pink

#DF4EC8

Brilliant Cerise color link
Brilliant Cerise

#E751AF

Wild Orchid color link
Wild Orchid

#D470A2

Brilliant Fuchsia color link
Brilliant Fuchsia

#E751C2

#C959B5 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C959B5
  • RGB201, 89, 181
  • CMYK0, 44, 8, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 89, 181)
  • HSL311°, 51%, 57%
  • HSL Precise310.714°, 50.909%, 56.863%
  • HSV311°, 56%, 79%
  • HSB311°, 56%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.349, 0.710)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.349, 0.710, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.349, 0.710)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB71%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC959B5
  • DECIMAL ID13195701
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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