Information about #C48BA6 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C48BA6 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 139, 166) (76.9% red, 54.5% green, 65.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 12 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C48BA6 presents itself as a softly balanced rose — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rustic Pink (#C489A4). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Light Mauve (#C292A1) and Viola (#C58F9D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 139, 166)), which gives #C48BA6 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C48BA6: 7.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for white. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C48BA6 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C48BA6 color variations

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

#C48BA6 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C48BA6 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C48BA6 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C48BA6 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#C48BA6 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #C48BA6

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

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Pastel Rose Gold color link
Pastel Rose Gold

#C79098

Puce color link
Puce

#CC8899

Can color link
Can

#D08A9B

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

Rose Gold Glitter color link
Rose Gold Glitter

#D198A3

#C48BA6 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C48BA6
  • RGB196, 139, 166
  • CMYK0, 22, 12, 23
  • HSL332°, 33%, 66%
  • HSL Precise331.579°, 32.571%, 65.686%
  • HSV332°, 29%, 77%
  • HSB332°, 29%, 77%
  • HEX IDC48BA6
  • DECIMAL ID12880806
  • 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 RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%
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