Information about #C7999D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C7999D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(199, 153, 157) — 78% red, 60% green, 61.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 18 / 16 / 22. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #C7999D reads as a moderately toned warm red and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Careys Pink (#C99AA0). Slightly further away sit Tuscany (#C09999) and Light Mauve (#C292A1).

The recipe behind #C7999D is rgb(199, 153, 157), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C7999D: 8.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C7999D color variations

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#C7999D 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 #C7999D

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

Careys Pink color link
Careys Pink

#C99AA0

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Dull Apricot color link
Dull Apricot

#D09C97

Eunry color link
Eunry

#CDA59C

Soft Sienna color link
Soft Sienna

#D09F93

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

#C7999D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C7999D
  • RGB199, 153, 157
  • CMYK0, 18, 16, 22
  • HSL355°, 29%, 69%
  • HSL Precise354.783°, 29.114%, 69.02%
  • HSV355°, 23%, 78%
  • HSB355°, 23%, 78%
  • HEX IDC7999D
  • DECIMAL ID13080989
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
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