Information about #C28BA8 color

#C28BA8 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C28BA8 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(194, 139, 168) — 76.1% red, 54.5% green, 65.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 22 / 10 / 24. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C28BA8 is a moderately toned pink-red rose that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rustic Pink (#C489A4). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Light Mauve (#C292A1) and Viola (#C58F9D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(194, 139, 168)), which gives #C28BA8 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C28BA8: 7.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for white. #C28BA8 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C28BA8 color variations

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#C28BA8 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 #C28BA8

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

Rustic Pink color link
Rustic Pink

#C489A4

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Puce color link
Puce

#CC8899

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Can color link
Can

#D08A9B

#C28BA8 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C28BA8
  • RGB194, 139, 168
  • CMYK0, 22, 10, 24
  • CSSrgb(194, 139, 168)
  • HSL328°, 31%, 65%
  • HSL Precise328.364°, 31.073%, 65.294%
  • HSV328°, 28%, 76%
  • HSB328°, 28%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • GLSLvec3(0.761, 0.545, 0.659)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.761, 0.545, 0.659, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.761, 0.545, 0.659)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDC28BA8
  • DECIMAL ID12749736
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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