Information about #CB9690 color

#CB9690 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CB9690 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(203, 150, 144) (79.6% red, 58.8% green, 56.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 23 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated warm red, #CB9690 has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Khaki Rose (#C5908E). Slightly further away sit Quicksand (#C3988B) and Greyish Pink (#C88D94).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(203, 150, 144)), which gives #CB9690 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #CB9690: 8.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. No one has named #CB9690 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#CB9690 color variations

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

#CB9690 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 #CB9690

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

Khaki Rose color link
Khaki Rose

#C5908E

Quicksand color link
Quicksand

#C3988B

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

Dull Apricot color link
Dull Apricot

#D09C97

Soft Sienna color link
Soft Sienna

#D09F93

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CB9690
  • RGB203, 150, 144
  • CMYK0, 21, 23, 20
  • CSSrgb(203, 150, 144)
  • HSL6°, 36%, 68%
  • HSL Precise6.102°, 36.196%, 68.039%
  • HSV6°, 29%, 80%
  • HSB6°, 29%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.796
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.565
  • GLSLvec3(0.796, 0.588, 0.565)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.796, 0.588, 0.565, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.796, 0.588, 0.565)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDCB9690
  • DECIMAL ID13342352
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01