#C996AA Hex Code
Color Name: Parrot Pink
What is hex #C996AA Color?
The color name of hex code #C996AA is Parrot Pink. The RGB values are (201, 150, 170) which means it is composed of
39% red, 29% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:25 Y:15 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C996AA has a hue of 336°, 25% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #C996AA Color Codes
| Color Name | Parrot Pink |
| RGB Values | (201, 150, 170) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 25%, 15%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (336°, 25%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #366955 [Amazon] |
| Closest Pantone® | 680 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #96C9B5 [Turquoise Green] |
| #C996AA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #C996AA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C996AA is #96C9B5 which is called Turquoise Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C996AA color is offered by #96C9B5. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #C996AA are #C99C96 and #C996C4, called Tuscany and Pastel Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C996AA with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C996AA are #96C99C (Eton Blue) and #96C4C9 (Dark Sky Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#C996AA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AAC996 (Laurel Green) and #96AAC9 (Ceil) along with #C996AA, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #C996AA has #AAC996 (Laurel Green), #96C9B5 (Turquoise Green) and #B596C9 (Lenurple). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #C996AA contains #C4C996 (Sage), #96C9B5 (Turquoise Green) and #9C96C9 (Blue Bell). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #C996AA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C996AA rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of C996AA Color
Tints
D4ABBB- D9B6C4
- DFC0CC
- E4CBD5
- E9D5DD
- EFE0E6
- F4EAEE
- FAF5F7
Tones
- BA92A2
- B38F9D
- AC8D99
- A58B95
- 9D8991
- 96878D
- 8F8488
- 878284
Shades
- A17888
- 8D6977
- 795A66
- 654B55
- 503C44
- 3C2D33
- 281E22
- 140F11
#C996AA Color Patterns
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#C996AA Houndstooth Pattern
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#C996AA Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
