Information about #C85566 color

#C85566 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C85566 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(200, 85, 102) (78.4% red, 33.3% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 38 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C85566 is a pleasantly vivid warm red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pastel Wine Red (#C25964). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cabaret (#CD526C) and Popstar (#BE4F62).

The recipe behind #C85566 is rgb(200, 85, 102), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, black text reaches a 4.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C85566 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#C85566 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 #C85566

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

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Miss Hussy color link
Miss Hussy

#C44762

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C85566
  • RGB200, 85, 102
  • CMYK0, 45, 38, 22
  • CSSrgb(200, 85, 102)
  • HSL351°, 51%, 56%
  • HSL Precise351.13°, 51.111%, 55.882%
  • HSV351°, 58%, 78%
  • HSB351°, 58%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.784, 0.333, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.784, 0.333, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.784, 0.333, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC85566
  • DECIMAL ID13129062
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01