Information about #C98D8C color

#C98D8C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C98D8C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(201, 141, 140) — 78.8% red, 55.3% green, 54.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 24 / 24 / 21. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C98D8C presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Khaki Rose (#C5908E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Greyish Pink (#C88D94) and Oriental Pink (#C28E88).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 141, 140)), which gives #C98D8C its character. If you plan to put text on a #C98D8C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. No one has named #C98D8C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C98D8C color variations

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#C98D8C 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 #C98D8C

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

Khaki Rose color link
Khaki Rose

#C5908E

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

Quicksand color link
Quicksand

#C3988B

Pink Bow color link
Pink Bow

#C48189

Rosy Brown color link
Rosy Brown

#BC8F8F

Puce color link
Puce

#CC8899

Dusty Pink color link
Dusty Pink

#D58A94

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

#C98D8C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C98D8C
  • RGB201, 141, 140
  • CMYK0, 24, 24, 21
  • HSL1°, 36%, 67%
  • HSL Precise0.984°, 36.095%, 66.863%
  • HSV1°, 30%, 79%
  • HSB1°, 30%, 79%
  • HEX IDC98D8C
  • DECIMAL ID13208972
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
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