Information about #C16C98 color

#C16C98 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C16C98 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(193, 108, 152) (75.7% red, 42.4% green, 59.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 33 / 16 / 24 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C16C98 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid pink-red rose — one that carries an easy, daylight feel. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Red Wisteria (#BB7796). Slightly further away sit Hopbush (#CD6D93) and Pearly Purple (#B768A2).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(193, 108, 152)), which gives #C16C98 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C16C98: 5.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.6:1 for white. No one has named #C16C98 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C16C98 color variations

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#C16C98 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 #C16C98

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

Red Wisteria color link
Red Wisteria

#BB7796

Hopbush color link
Hopbush

#CD6D93

Ashen Pink color link
Ashen Pink

#C77F97

Muted Pink color link
Muted Pink

#D1768F

Charm color link
Charm

#D0748B

Wild Orchid color link
Wild Orchid

#D470A2

Dusky Pink color link
Dusky Pink

#CC7A8B

Super Pink color link
Super Pink

#CF6BA9

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C16C98
  • RGB193, 108, 152
  • CMYK0, 33, 16, 24
  • CSSrgb(193, 108, 152)
  • HSL329°, 41%, 59%
  • HSL Precise328.941°, 40.67%, 59.02%
  • HSV329°, 44%, 76%
  • HSB329°, 44%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • GLSLvec3(0.757, 0.424, 0.596)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.757, 0.424, 0.596, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.757, 0.424, 0.596)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.6%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC16C98
  • DECIMAL ID12676248
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01