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Information about #C9979B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C9979B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(201, 151, 155) — 78.8% red, 59.2% green, 60.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 18 / 21. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C9979B is a softly balanced red that floats near the light end of the scale. In practice it works well for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Careys Pink (#C99AA0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Rose Gold (#C79098) and Viola (#C58F9D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 151, 155)), which gives #C9979B its character. If you plan to put text on a #C9979B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #C9979B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C9979B color variations

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

#C9979B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C9979B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C9979B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C9979B 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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#C9979B 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 #C9979B

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

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Pastel Rose Gold color link
Pastel Rose Gold

#C79098

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Dull Apricot color link
Dull Apricot

#D09C97

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

Rose Gold Glitter color link
Rose Gold Glitter

#D198A3

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

Soft Sienna color link
Soft Sienna

#D09F93

Rosewood Apricot color link
Rosewood Apricot

#D39EA2

Eunry color link
Eunry

#CDA59C

#C9979B color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#C9979B color image #C9979B color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C9979B
  • RGB201, 151, 155
  • CMYK0, 20, 18, 21
  • CSSrgb(201, 151, 155)
  • HSL355°, 32%, 69%
  • HSL Precise355.2°, 31.646%, 69.02%
  • HSV355°, 25%, 79%
  • HSB355°, 25%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • GLSLvec3(0.788, 0.592, 0.608)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.788, 0.592, 0.608, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.788, 0.592, 0.608)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDC9979B
  • DECIMAL ID13211547
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited11 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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