Information about #C05252 color

#C05252 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C05252 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(192, 82, 82) (75.3% red, 32.2% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 43 / 43 / 25 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C05252 is a confidently colored earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fuzzy Wuzzy Brown (#C45655) and Sunset (#C0514A).

In RGB terms — rgb(192, 82, 82) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #C05252 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. #C05252 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C05252 color variations

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

#C05252 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#CD7575

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#D99797

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#E6BABA

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#F2DCDC

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White

#FFFFFF

#C05252 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#C05252

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#A13A3A

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#792B2B

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#501D1D

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#280E0E

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Black

#000000

#C05252 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B45A5A

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#A76363

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#9A6C6C

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#8D7575

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Grey

#808080

#C05252 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#AAC052

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#C0AA52

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#C07E52

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#C0527E

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#C052AA

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#AA52C0

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#C05252 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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#53C1C1
#53C1C1

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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
#C05252
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#538AC1
#538AC1

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#53C18A
#53C18A

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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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#C05252
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#C1538A
#C1538A

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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
#C05252
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#53C153
#53C153

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#5353C1
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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
#C05252
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#C1C153
#C1C153

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#53C1C1
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#5353C1
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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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#8AC153
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#53C1C1
#53C1C1

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#8A53C1
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Nearest named colors to #C05252

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

Bittersweet Shimmer color link
Bittersweet Shimmer

#BF4F51

Fuzzy Wuzzy Brown color link
Fuzzy Wuzzy Brown

#C45655

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Long Spring color link
Long Spring

#B95754

Earth Red color link
Earth Red

#BF5B53

Dusty Red color link
Dusty Red

#B9484E

Deep Chestnut color link
Deep Chestnut

#B94E48

Flame Pea color link
Flame Pea

#BE5C48

Jive color link
Jive

#CD5851

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Dark Terra Cotta color link
Dark Terra Cotta

#CC4E5C

#C05252 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#C05252 color image #C05252 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C05252
  • RGB192, 82, 82
  • CMYK0, 43, 43, 25
  • CSSrgb(192, 82, 82)
  • HSL0°, 47%, 54%
  • HSL Precise0°, 46.61%, 53.725%
  • HSV0°, 57%, 75%
  • HSB0°, 57%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.753
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.753, 0.322, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.753, 0.322, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.753, 0.322, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC05252
  • DECIMAL ID12603986
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers4 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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