Information about #CE5C53 color

#CE5C53 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CE5C53 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(206, 92, 83) (80.8% red, 36.1% green, 32.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 48 / 19 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #CE5C53 reads as a confidently colored red and feels open and friendly. 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 Jive (#CD5851). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cheeky (#CC5F59) and Sunglo (#C76155).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(206, 92, 83)), which gives #CE5C53 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CE5C53 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#CE5C53 color variations

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#CE5C53 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 #CE5C53

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

Jive color link
Jive

#CD5851

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Sunglo color link
Sunglo

#C76155

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Valencia color link
Valencia

#D4574E

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Jelly Bean color link
Jelly Bean

#DA614E

Dark Coral color link
Dark Coral

#CD5B45

Roman color link
Roman

#D8625B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CE5C53
  • RGB206, 92, 83
  • CMYK0, 45, 48, 19
  • CSSrgb(206, 92, 83)
  • HSL4°, 56%, 57%
  • HSL Precise4.39°, 55.656%, 56.667%
  • HSV4°, 60%, 81%
  • HSB4°, 60%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.808
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.808, 0.361, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.808, 0.361, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.808, 0.361, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCE5C53
  • DECIMAL ID13524051
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01