Information about #C56044 color

#C56044 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C56044 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(197, 96, 68) (77.3% red, 37.6% green, 26.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 40 / 51 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C56044 is a pleasantly vivid red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Terracotta (#CA6641). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cedar Chest (#C95A49) and Flame Pea (#BE5C48).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(197, 96, 68)), which gives #C56044 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C56044 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C56044 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C56044 color variations

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#C56044 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 #C56044

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

Terracotta color link
Terracotta

#CA6641

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Flame Pea color link
Flame Pea

#BE5C48

Dark Coral color link
Dark Coral

#CD5B45

Terracota color link
Terracota

#CB6843

Mischief color link
Mischief

#CB6946

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

Evermore color link
Evermore

#BE6A3F

Fireball color link
Fireball

#CC5C39

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

#C56044 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C56044
  • RGB197, 96, 68
  • CMYK0, 40, 51, 23
  • HSL13°, 53%, 52%
  • HSL Precise13.023°, 52.653%, 51.961%
  • HSV13°, 65%, 77%
  • HSB13°, 65%, 77%
  • HEX IDC56044
  • DECIMAL ID12935236
  • 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 RGB37.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
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