Information about #CD5B6E color

#CD5B6E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CD5B6E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(205, 91, 110) (80.4% red, 35.7% green, 43.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 37 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#CD5B6E is a confidently colored red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cabaret (#CD526C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Plum (#DB5A6B) and Pastel Wine Red (#C25964).

In RGB terms — rgb(205, 91, 110) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #CD5B6E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. #CD5B6E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CD5B6E color variations

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

#CD5B6E 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 #CD5B6E

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

Red Plum color link
Red Plum

#DB5A6B

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Tulip Pink color link
Tulip Pink

#C25A7C

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CD5B6E
  • RGB205, 91, 110
  • CMYK0, 45, 37, 20
  • CSSrgb(205, 91, 110)
  • HSL350°, 53%, 58%
  • HSL Precise350°, 53.271%, 58.039%
  • HSV350°, 56%, 80%
  • HSB350°, 56%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • GLSLvec3(0.804, 0.357, 0.431)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.804, 0.357, 0.431, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.804, 0.357, 0.431)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCD5B6E
  • DECIMAL ID13458286
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01