Information about #C55C6E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C55C6E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(197, 92, 110) — 77.3% red, 36.1% green, 43.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 41 / 34 / 23. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #C55C6E reads as a pleasantly vivid warm red and carries an easy, daylight feel. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Pastel Wine Red (#C25964). Slightly further away sit Cabaret (#CD526C) and Rustic Cherry (#B9576C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(197, 92, 110)), which gives #C55C6E its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C55C6E: 5.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.1:1 for white. No one has named #C55C6E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C55C6E color variations

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#C55C6E 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 #C55C6E

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

Cabaret color link
Cabaret

#CD526C

Tulip Pink color link
Tulip Pink

#C25A7C

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

#C55C6E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C55C6E
  • RGB197, 92, 110
  • CMYK0, 41, 34, 23
  • HSL350°, 48%, 57%
  • HSL Precise349.714°, 47.511%, 56.667%
  • HSV350°, 53%, 77%
  • HSB350°, 53%, 77%
  • HEX IDC55C6E
  • DECIMAL ID12934254
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
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