Information about #CF4D48 color

#CF4D48 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CF4D48 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(207, 77, 72) (81.2% red, 30.2% green, 28.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 53 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CF4D48 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 English Vermillion (#CC474B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Faded Red (#D3494E) and Rustic Red (#D44641).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(207, 77, 72)), which gives #CF4D48 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CF4D48 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #CF4D48 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#CF4D48 color variations

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

#CF4D48 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 #CF4D48

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

Faded Red color link
Faded Red

#D3494E

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Valencia color link
Valencia

#D4574E

Pale Red color link
Pale Red

#D9544D

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Jive color link
Jive

#CD5851

Lychee color link
Lychee

#DC5349

Dark Coral color link
Dark Coral

#CD5B45

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CF4D48
  • RGB207, 77, 72
  • CMYK0, 51, 53, 19
  • CSSrgb(207, 77, 72)
  • HSL2°, 58%, 55%
  • HSL Precise2.222°, 58.442%, 54.706%
  • HSV2°, 65%, 81%
  • HSB2°, 65%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.812
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.812, 0.302, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.812, 0.302, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.812, 0.302, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB81.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCF4D48
  • DECIMAL ID13585736
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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