Information about #CE5F72 color

#CE5F72 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CE5F72 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(206, 95, 114) (80.8% red, 37.3% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 36 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CE5F72 presents itself as a confidently colored earthy red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Cinnamon Satin (#CD607E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cabaret (#CD526C) and Red Plum (#DB5A6B).

The recipe behind #CE5F72 is rgb(206, 95, 114), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #CE5F72 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #CE5F72 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CE5F72 color variations

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

#CE5F72 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 #CE5F72

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

Cabaret color link
Cabaret

#CD526C

Red Plum color link
Red Plum

#DB5A6B

Tulip Pink color link
Tulip Pink

#C25A7C

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Pinkish color link
Pinkish

#D46A7E

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Mystic color link
Mystic

#D65282

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CE5F72
  • RGB206, 95, 114
  • CMYK0, 44, 36, 19
  • CSSrgb(206, 95, 114)
  • HSL350°, 53%, 59%
  • HSL Precise349.73°, 53.11%, 59.02%
  • HSV350°, 54%, 81%
  • HSB350°, 54%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.808
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • GLSLvec3(0.808, 0.373, 0.447)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.808, 0.373, 0.447, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.808, 0.373, 0.447)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCE5F72
  • DECIMAL ID13524850
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers30 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01