Information about #CF484D color

#CF484D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CF484D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(207, 72, 77) — 81.2% red, 28.2% green, 30.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 53 / 51 / 19. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CF484D is a pleasantly vivid red 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 a hair away from English Vermillion (#CC474B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Faded Red (#D3494E) and Brick Red (#CB4154).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(207, 72, 77)), which gives #CF484D its character. If you plan to put text on a #CF484D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #CF484D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#CF484D color variations

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

#CF484D 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 #CF484D

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

Faded Red color link
Faded Red

#D3494E

Brick Red color link
Brick Red

#CB4154

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Pale Red color link
Pale Red

#D9544D

Valencia color link
Valencia

#D4574E

Jive color link
Jive

#CD5851

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Lychee color link
Lychee

#DC5349

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CF484D
  • RGB207, 72, 77
  • CMYK0, 53, 51, 19
  • CSSrgb(207, 72, 77)
  • HSL358°, 58%, 55%
  • HSL Precise357.778°, 58.442%, 54.706%
  • HSV358°, 65%, 81%
  • HSB358°, 65%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.812
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.812, 0.282, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.812, 0.282, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.812, 0.282, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB81.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCF484D
  • DECIMAL ID13584461
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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