Information about #C487A3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C487A3 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 135, 163) — 76.9% red, 52.9% green, 63.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 24 / 13 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C487A3 is a softly balanced rose that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rustic Pink (#C489A4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Viola (#C58F9D) and Light Mauve (#C292A1).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 135, 163)), which gives #C487A3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C487A3 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. #C487A3 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C487A3 color variations

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#C487A3 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 #C487A3

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

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Puce color link
Puce

#CC8899

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Can color link
Can

#D08A9B

Ashen Pink color link
Ashen Pink

#C77F97

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

#C487A3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C487A3
  • RGB196, 135, 163
  • CMYK0, 24, 13, 23
  • HSL332°, 34%, 65%
  • HSL Precise332.459°, 34.078%, 64.902%
  • HSV332°, 31%, 77%
  • HSB332°, 31%, 77%
  • HEX IDC487A3
  • DECIMAL ID12879779
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.9%
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