Information about #C16C7D color

#C16C7D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C16C7D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(193, 108, 125) (75.7% red, 42.4% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 0 / 33 / 27 / 24 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C16C7D presents itself as a confidently colored red — one 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 almost identical to Dusty Rose (#C0737A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tilly Rose (#B87079) and Rose Gold (#B76E79).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(193, 108, 125)), which gives #C16C7D its character. If you plan to put text on a #C16C7D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #C16C7D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C16C7D color variations

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#C16C7D 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 #C16C7D

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

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Turkish Rose color link
Turkish Rose

#B57281

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Ugly Pink color link
Ugly Pink

#CD7584

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

#C16C7D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C16C7D
  • RGB193, 108, 125
  • CMYK0, 33, 27, 24
  • HSL348°, 41%, 59%
  • HSL Precise348°, 40.67%, 59.02%
  • HSV348°, 44%, 76%
  • HSB348°, 44%, 76%
  • HEX IDC16C7D
  • DECIMAL ID12676221
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
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