Information about #C8717E color

#C8717E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C8717E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(200, 113, 126) (78.4% red, 44.3% green, 49.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 34 / 29 / 22 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C8717E is a confidently colored red that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ugly Pink (#CD7584). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dusty Rose (#C0737A) and Antique Pink (#C97375).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(200, 113, 126)), which gives #C8717E its character. If you plan to put text on a #C8717E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C8717E color variations

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#C8717E 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 #C8717E

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

Ugly Pink color link
Ugly Pink

#CD7584

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Antique Pink color link
Antique Pink

#C97375

Dirty Pink color link
Dirty Pink

#CA7B80

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

Pinkish color link
Pinkish

#D46A7E

Charm color link
Charm

#D0748B

Dusky Pink color link
Dusky Pink

#CC7A8B

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Old Rose color link
Old Rose

#C08081

#C8717E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C8717E
  • RGB200, 113, 126
  • CMYK0, 34, 29, 22
  • HSL351°, 44%, 61%
  • HSL Precise351.034°, 44.162%, 61.373%
  • HSV351°, 44%, 78%
  • HSB351°, 44%, 78%
  • HEX IDC8717E
  • DECIMAL ID13136254
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
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