Information about #C94A57 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C94A57 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(201, 74, 87) — 78.8% red, 29% green, 34.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 50 / 45 / 21. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C94A57 is a confidently colored red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Terra Cotta (#CC4E5C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brick Red (#CB4154) and Mandy (#CD525B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 74, 87)), which gives #C94A57 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C94A57 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.6:1. #C94A57 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C94A57 color variations

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#C94A57 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 #C94A57

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

Brick Red color link
Brick Red

#CB4154

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Miss Hussy color link
Miss Hussy

#C44762

Faded Red color link
Faded Red

#D3494E

Jive color link
Jive

#CD5851

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

#C94A57 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C94A57
  • RGB201, 74, 87
  • CMYK0, 50, 45, 21
  • HSL354°, 54%, 54%
  • HSL Precise353.858°, 54.043%, 53.922%
  • HSV354°, 63%, 79%
  • HSB354°, 63%, 79%
  • HEX IDC94A57
  • DECIMAL ID13191767
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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