Information about #CA4949 color

#CA4949 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CA4949 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(202, 73, 73) (79.2% red, 28.6% green, 28.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 51 / 21 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#CA4949 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one 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 English Vermillion (#CC474B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strawberry Red (#C83F49) and Faded Red (#D3494E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(202, 73, 73)), which gives #CA4949 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CA4949 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. #CA4949 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CA4949 color variations

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

#CA4949 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#CA4949 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#CA4949 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#CA4949 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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#CA4949 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 #CA4949

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

English Vermillion color link
English Vermillion

#CC474B

Strawberry Red color link
Strawberry Red

#C83F49

Faded Red color link
Faded Red

#D3494E

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Brick Red color link
Brick Red

#CB4154

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Bittersweet Shimmer color link
Bittersweet Shimmer

#BF4F51

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

#CA4949 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CA4949
  • RGB202, 73, 73
  • CMYK0, 51, 51, 21
  • CSSrgb(202, 73, 73)
  • HSL0°, 55%, 54%
  • HSL Precise0°, 54.894%, 53.922%
  • HSV0°, 64%, 79%
  • HSB0°, 64%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.792
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.792, 0.286, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.792, 0.286, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.792, 0.286, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCA4949
  • DECIMAL ID13257033
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited900 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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