Information about #D96F74 color

#D96F74 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D96F74 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(217, 111, 116) (85.1% red, 43.5% green, 45.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 40 / 15 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#D96F74 is a pleasantly vivid red that floats near the light end of the scale. In practice it works well for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Froly (#E56D75). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pinkish (#D46A7E) and Candy Pink (#E4717A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(217, 111, 116)), which gives #D96F74 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#D96F74 color variations

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#D96F74 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 #D96F74

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

Froly color link
Froly

#E56D75

Pinkish color link
Pinkish

#D46A7E

Candy Pink color link
Candy Pink

#E4717A

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Geraldine color link
Geraldine

#E77B75

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Soft Cherry color link
Soft Cherry

#E06281

Sea Pink color link
Sea Pink

#DB817E

Ugly Pink color link
Ugly Pink

#CD7584

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D96F74
  • RGB217, 111, 116
  • CMYK0, 42, 40, 15
  • CSSrgb(217, 111, 116)
  • HSL357°, 58%, 64%
  • HSL Precise357.17°, 58.242%, 64.314%
  • HSV357°, 49%, 85%
  • HSB357°, 49%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.851
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • GLSLvec3(0.851, 0.435, 0.455)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.851, 0.435, 0.455, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.851, 0.435, 0.455)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDD96F74
  • DECIMAL ID14249844
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01