Information about #C49C97 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C49C97 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 156, 151) (76.9% red, 61.2% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 18 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C49C97 is a mildly saturated red 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 almost identical to Tuscany (#C09999). Nearby in the Register you will also find Careys Pink (#C99AA0) and Dull Apricot (#D09C97).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 156, 151)), which gives #C49C97 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C49C97 color variations

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

#C49C97 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#C49C97 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#C49C97 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#C49C97 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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#C49C97 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 #C49C97

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

Dull Apricot color link
Dull Apricot

#D09C97

Pastel Rose Gold color link
Pastel Rose Gold

#C79098

Quicksand color link
Quicksand

#C3988B

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

White Mouse color link
White Mouse

#B9A193

Soft Sienna color link
Soft Sienna

#D09F93

Half Rickshaw color link
Half Rickshaw

#BDA793

Eunry color link
Eunry

#CDA59C

Moleskin color link
Moleskin

#C6AA97

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

#C49C97 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C49C97
  • RGB196, 156, 151
  • CMYK0, 16, 18, 23
  • HSL7°, 28%, 68%
  • HSL Precise6.667°, 27.607%, 68.039%
  • HSV7°, 23%, 77%
  • HSB7°, 23%, 77%
  • HEX IDC49C97
  • DECIMAL ID12885143
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
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