Information about #CC798C color

#CC798C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CC798C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(204, 121, 140) — 80% red, 47.5% green, 54.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 33 / 25 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CC798C is a confidently colored red that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dusky Pink (#CC7A8B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Charm (#D0748B) and Muted Pink (#D1768F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(204, 121, 140)), which gives #CC798C its character. If you plan to put text on a #CC798C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #CC798C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CC798C color variations

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

#CC798C 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 #CC798C

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

Dusky Pink color link
Dusky Pink

#CC7A8B

Charm color link
Charm

#D0748B

Muted Pink color link
Muted Pink

#D1768F

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

Ugly Pink color link
Ugly Pink

#CD7584

Pink Bow color link
Pink Bow

#C48189

Dirty Pink color link
Dirty Pink

#CA7B80

Ashen Pink color link
Ashen Pink

#C77F97

Hopbush color link
Hopbush

#CD6D93

Old Rose color link
Old Rose

#C08081

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CC798C
  • RGB204, 121, 140
  • CMYK0, 33, 25, 20
  • CSSrgb(204, 121, 140)
  • HSL346°, 45%, 64%
  • HSL Precise346.265°, 44.865%, 63.725%
  • HSV346°, 41%, 80%
  • HSB346°, 41%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.800
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.800, 0.475, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.800, 0.475, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.800, 0.475, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDCC798C
  • DECIMAL ID13400460
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01