Information about #CF9999 color

#CF9999 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CF9999 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(207, 153, 153) (81.2% red, 60% green, 60% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 21 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CF9999 presents itself as a softly balanced red — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dull Apricot (#D09C97). Nearby in the Register you will also find Soft Sienna (#D09F93) and Careys Pink (#C99AA0).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(207, 153, 153)), which gives #CF9999 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CF9999 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #CF9999 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CF9999 color variations

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

#CF9999 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#D9AEAE

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#E2C2C2

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#ECD6D6

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#F5EAEA

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White

#FFFFFF

#CF9999 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#CF9999

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#B86969

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#934545

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#622E2E

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#311717

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Black

#000000

#CF9999 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
#CF9999

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#C29191

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#B48B8B

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#A48585

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#928181

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Grey

#808080

#CF9999 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#C5CF9A

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#CFC59A

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#CF9AAF

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#CF9AC5

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#C59ACF

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#CF9999 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
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#9AD0D0
#9AD0D0

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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
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#9AB5D0
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#9AD0B5
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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
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#D09AB5
#D09AB5

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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
#CF9999
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#9AD09A
#9AD09A

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#9A9AD0
#9A9AD0

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#D0D09A
#D0D09A

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#9AD0D0
#9AD0D0

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#9A9AD0
#9A9AD0

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#B5D09A
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#9AD0D0
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#B59AD0
#B59AD0

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Nearest named colors to #CF9999

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

Dull Apricot color link
Dull Apricot

#D09C97

Soft Sienna color link
Soft Sienna

#D09F93

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Peach Beige color link
Peach Beige

#D3A297

Rose Gold Glitter color link
Rose Gold Glitter

#D198A3

Rosewood Apricot color link
Rosewood Apricot

#D39EA2

Pastel Rose Gold color link
Pastel Rose Gold

#C79098

Parrot Pink color link
Parrot Pink

#D998A0

Eunry color link
Eunry

#CDA59C

Petite Orchid color link
Petite Orchid

#DA9790

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

#CF9999 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CF9999
  • RGB207, 153, 153
  • CMYK0, 21, 21, 19
  • CSSrgb(207, 153, 153)
  • HSL0°, 36%, 71%
  • HSL Precise0°, 36%, 70.588%
  • HSV0°, 26%, 81%
  • HSB0°, 26%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.812
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • GLSLvec3(0.812, 0.600, 0.600)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.812, 0.600, 0.600, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.812, 0.600, 0.600)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB81.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDCF9999
  • DECIMAL ID13605273
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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