Information about #CE8C9C color

#CE8C9C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CE8C9C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(206, 140, 156) (80.8% red, 54.9% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 20 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CE8C9C presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Can (#D08A9B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Puce (#CC8899) and Pastel Rose Gold (#C79098).

The recipe behind #CE8C9C is rgb(206, 140, 156), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #CE8C9C: 7.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for white. #CE8C9C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CE8C9C color variations

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#CE8C9C 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 #CE8C9C

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

Can color link
Can

#D08A9B

Puce color link
Puce

#CC8899

Dull Pink color link
Dull Pink

#D5869D

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

Dusty Pink color link
Dusty Pink

#D58A94

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

Rustic Pink color link
Rustic Pink

#C489A4

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

#CE8C9C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CE8C9C
  • RGB206, 140, 156
  • CMYK0, 26, 20, 19
  • HSL345°, 40%, 68%
  • HSL Precise345.455°, 40.244%, 67.843%
  • HSV345°, 32%, 81%
  • HSB345°, 32%, 81%
  • HEX IDCE8C9C
  • DECIMAL ID13536412
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
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