Information about #C16E6B color

#C16E6B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C16E6B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(193, 110, 107) (75.7% red, 43.1% green, 42% blue), or CMYK 0 / 33 / 34 / 24 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pleasantly vivid red, #C16E6B sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Contessa (#C16F68). Nearby in the Register you will also find Adore (#CB6B67) and Foxtrot (#B6706F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(193, 110, 107)), which gives #C16E6B its character. If you plan to put text on a #C16E6B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C16E6B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C16E6B color variations

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

#C16E6B 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 #C16E6B

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

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C16E6B
  • RGB193, 110, 107
  • CMYK0, 33, 34, 24
  • CSSrgb(193, 110, 107)
  • HSL2°, 41%, 59%
  • HSL Precise2.093°, 40.952%, 58.824%
  • HSV2°, 45%, 76%
  • HSB2°, 45%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • GLSLvec3(0.757, 0.431, 0.420)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.757, 0.431, 0.420, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.757, 0.431, 0.420)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB75.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC16E6B
  • DECIMAL ID12676715
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01