Information about #CF5C4F color

#CF5C4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CF5C4F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(207, 92, 79) — 81.2% red, 36.1% green, 31% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 45 / 50 / 19. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored earthy red, #CF5C4F feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Jive (#CD5851). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Valencia (#D4574E) and Cedar Chest (#C95A49).

In RGB terms — rgb(207, 92, 79) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #CF5C4F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#CF5C4F color variations

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#CF5C4F 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 #CF5C4F

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

Jive color link
Jive

#CD5851

Valencia color link
Valencia

#D4574E

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Dark Coral color link
Dark Coral

#CD5B45

Cheeky color link
Cheeky

#CC5F59

Sunglo color link
Sunglo

#C76155

Jelly Bean color link
Jelly Bean

#DA614E

Pale Red color link
Pale Red

#D9544D

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

#CF5C4F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CF5C4F
  • RGB207, 92, 79
  • CMYK0, 45, 50, 19
  • HSL6°, 57%, 56%
  • HSL Precise6.094°, 57.143%, 56.078%
  • HSV6°, 62%, 81%
  • HSB6°, 62%, 81%
  • HEX IDCF5C4F
  • DECIMAL ID13589583
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB81.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
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