Information about #C2999E color

#C2999E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#C2999E falls into the Red Color Family — Mild Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(194, 153, 158) — 76.1% red, 60% green, 62% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 14 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C2999E presents itself as a softly balanced red — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tuscany (#C09999). Nearby in the Register you will also find Careys Pink (#C99AA0) and Light Mauve (#C292A1).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(194, 153, 158)), which gives #C2999E its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.5:1. No one has named #C2999E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C2999E color variations

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#C2999E 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 #C2999E

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

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Dull Apricot color link
Dull Apricot

#D09C97

White Mouse color link
White Mouse

#B9A193

Eunry color link
Eunry

#CDA59C

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

#C2999E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C2999E
  • RGB194, 153, 158
  • CMYK0, 16, 14, 24
  • HSL353°, 25%, 68%
  • HSL Precise352.683°, 25.153%, 68.039%
  • HSV353°, 21%, 76%
  • HSB353°, 21%, 76%
  • HEX IDC2999E
  • DECIMAL ID12753310
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62%
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