Information about #CF686D color

#CF686D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CF686D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(207, 104, 109) (81.2% red, 40.8% green, 42.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 40 / 38 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CF686D is a pleasantly vivid red that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Adore (#CB6B67). Nearby in the Register you will also find Antique Pink (#C97375) and Contessa (#C16F68).

In RGB terms — rgb(207, 104, 109) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 5.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#CF686D color variations

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

#CF686D 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 #CF686D

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

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Pinkish color link
Pinkish

#D46A7E

Red Plum color link
Red Plum

#DB5A6B

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Roman color link
Roman

#D8625B

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Cabaret color link
Cabaret

#CD526C

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CF686D
  • RGB207, 104, 109
  • CMYK0, 40, 38, 19
  • CSSrgb(207, 104, 109)
  • HSL357°, 52%, 61%
  • HSL Precise357.087°, 51.759%, 60.98%
  • HSV357°, 50%, 81%
  • HSB357°, 50%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.812
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • GLSLvec3(0.812, 0.408, 0.427)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.812, 0.408, 0.427, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.812, 0.408, 0.427)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB81.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDCF686D
  • DECIMAL ID13592685
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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