Information about #C46C64 color

#C46C64 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C46C64 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(196, 108, 100) — 76.9% red, 42.4% green, 39.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 35 / 38 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C46C64 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. 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 Apricot Brandy (#C26A5A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 108, 100)), which gives #C46C64 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C46C64 color variations

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#C46C64 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 #C46C64

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

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Japonica color link
Japonica

#CE7259

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Sunglo color link
Sunglo

#C76155

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C46C64
  • RGB196, 108, 100
  • CMYK0, 35, 38, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 108, 100)
  • HSL5°, 45%, 58%
  • HSL Precise5°, 44.86%, 58.039%
  • HSV5°, 49%, 77%
  • HSB5°, 49%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.392
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.424, 0.392)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.424, 0.392, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.424, 0.392)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB39.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC46C64
  • DECIMAL ID12872804
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01