Information about #CD5166 color

#CD5166 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CD5166 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(205, 81, 102) (80.4% red, 31.8% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 0 / 49 / 40 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CD5166 is a confidently colored earthy red that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cabaret (#CD526C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Terra Cotta (#CC4E5C) and Mandy (#CD525B).

In RGB terms — rgb(205, 81, 102) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #CD5166 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 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.

#CD5166 color variations

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#CD5166 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 #CD5166

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

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Miss Hussy color link
Miss Hussy

#C44762

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Red Plum color link
Red Plum

#DB5A6B

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Ruber color link
Ruber

#CE4676

#CD5166 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CD5166
  • RGB205, 81, 102
  • CMYK0, 49, 40, 20
  • CSSrgb(205, 81, 102)
  • HSL350°, 55%, 56%
  • HSL Precise349.839°, 55.357%, 56.078%
  • HSV350°, 60%, 80%
  • HSB350°, 60%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.804, 0.318, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.804, 0.318, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.804, 0.318, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCD5166
  • DECIMAL ID13455718
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01