Information about #C57279 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#C57279 falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(197, 114, 121) — 77.3% red, 44.7% green, 47.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 33 / 30 / 23. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A clearly saturated warm red, #C57279 appears airy and pastel-like. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dusty Rose (#C0737A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Antique Pink (#C97375) and Amelie's Desert Rose (#C87B77).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(197, 114, 121)), which gives #C57279 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C57279: 6.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.5:1 for white. #C57279 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C57279 color variations

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#C57279 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 #C57279

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

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Dirty Pink color link
Dirty Pink

#CA7B80

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Ugly Pink color link
Ugly Pink

#CD7584

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Old Rose color link
Old Rose

#C08081

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

#C57279 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C57279
  • RGB197, 114, 121
  • CMYK0, 33, 30, 23
  • HSL355°, 42%, 61%
  • HSL Precise354.94°, 41.709%, 60.98%
  • HSV355°, 42%, 77%
  • HSB355°, 42%, 77%
  • HEX IDC57279
  • DECIMAL ID12939897
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
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