Information about #C56D57 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C56D57 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(197, 109, 87) — 77.3% red, 42.7% green, 34.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 35 / 43 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid warm red, #C56D57 carries an easy, daylight feel. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Apricot Brandy (#C26A5A). Slightly further away sit Copper Red (#CB6D51) and Orange Salmon (#C47451).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(197, 109, 87)), which gives #C56D57 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.7:1. #C56D57 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C56D57 color variations

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#C56D57 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 #C56D57

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

Copper Red color link
Copper Red

#CB6D51

Japonica color link
Japonica

#CE7259

Sunglo color link
Sunglo

#C76155

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Clay color link
Clay

#B66A50

Adobe color link
Adobe

#BD6C48

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

#C56D57 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C56D57
  • RGB197, 109, 87
  • CMYK0, 35, 43, 23
  • HSL12°, 49%, 56%
  • HSL Precise12°, 48.673%, 55.686%
  • HSV12°, 56%, 77%
  • HSB12°, 56%, 77%
  • HEX IDC56D57
  • DECIMAL ID12938583
  • 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 RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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