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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 173 53 79 it is the complementary color RGB 82 202 176. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 173 53 79. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 178 53 74, RGB 195 71 93, RGB 212 89 112, RGB 229 107 131 and RGB 246 125 150

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 173 53 79. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 173 53 79, RGB 156 35 60, RGB 139 17 41, RGB 122 0 22 and RGB 105 0 3

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 172 53 79 and RGB 172 53 53

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 172 53 79, RGB 172 53 111, RGB 172 53 143, RGB 169 53 172 and RGB 137 53 172

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 173 53 79 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 172 53 79, RGB 190 35 68 and RGB 208 16 58

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 172 53 79, RGB 154 71 89, RGB 135 89 99, RGB 117 107 109 and RGB 99 125 120

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 172 53 142, RGB 172 53 110, RGB 172 53 79, RGB 172 59 53 and RGB 172 90 53

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 109 33 50, RGB 140 43 64, RGB 172 53 79, RGB 198 68 96 and RGB 207 100 123

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 173 53 79, RGB 172 170 53 and RGB 53 126 172

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 173 53 79, RGB 79 172 53 and RGB 53 79 172

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 173 53 79, RGB 172 170 53, RGB 53 172 146 and RGB 53 55 172

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 173 53 79 shade: RGB 173 53 79, RGB 138 172 53, RGB 53 172 146 and RGB 86 53 172

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 32

HEX #AD354F

RGB 173 53 79

HSL 347, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.21, 50.4, 12.62

 

Complementary color

CMYK 59 / 0 / 13 / 21

HEX #52CAB0

RGB 82 202 176

HSL 167, 0.53%, 0.56%

LAB 74.3, -39.81, 2.98

 

CMYK 0 / 70 / 58 / 30

HEX #B2354A

RGB 178 53 74

HSL 349.92, 0.54%, 0.45%

LAB 42.01, 51.61, 16.98

 

CMYK 0 / 64 / 52 / 24

HEX #C3475D

RGB 195 71 93

HSL 349.35, 0.51%, 0.52%

LAB 48.13, 51.17, 14.13

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 47 / 17

HEX #D45970

RGB 212 89 112

HSL 348.78, 0.59%, 0.59%

LAB 54.36, 50.45, 11.82

 

CMYK 0 / 53 / 43 / 10

HEX #E56B83

RGB 229 107 131

HSL 348.2, 0.7%, 0.66%

LAB 60.62, 49.59, 9.89

 

CMYK 0 / 49 / 39 / 4

HEX #F67D96

RGB 246 125 150

HSL 347.6, 0.87%, 0.73%

LAB 66.87, 48.68, 8.25

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 32

HEX #AD354F

RGB 173 53 79

HSL 347, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.21, 50.4, 12.62

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 62 / 39

HEX #9C233C

RGB 156 35 60

HSL 347.6, 0.63%, 0.37%

LAB 35.19, 50.29, 16

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 71 / 45

HEX #8B1129

RGB 139 17 41

HSL 348.2, 0.78%, 0.31%

LAB 29.54, 49.2, 20.39

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 82 / 52

HEX #7A0016

RGB 122 0 22

HSL 349.18, 1%, 0.24%

LAB 24.31, 46.93, 25.77

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 97 / 59

HEX #690003

RGB 105 0 3

HSL 358.29, 1%, 0.21%

LAB 20.08, 41.79, 29.49

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 33

HEX #AC354F

RGB 172 53 79

HSL 346.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.03, 50.08, 12.34

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 69 / 33

HEX #AC3535

RGB 172 53 53

HSL 0, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 40.53, 48.32, 27.79

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 33

HEX #AC354F

RGB 172 53 79

HSL 346.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.03, 50.08, 12.34

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 35 / 33

HEX #AC356F

RGB 172 53 111

HSL 330.76, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.95, 53.25, -6.35

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 17 / 33

HEX #AC358F

RGB 172 53 143

HSL 314.62, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 43.21, 57.45, -24.07

 

CMYK 2 / 69 / 0 / 33

HEX #A935AC

RGB 169 53 172

HSL 298.49, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 44.18, 61.33, -39.97

 

CMYK 20 / 69 / 0 / 33

HEX #8935AC

RGB 137 53 172

HSL 282.35, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 39.31, 54.11, -48.01

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 33

HEX #AC354F

RGB 172 53 79

HSL 346.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.03, 50.08, 12.34

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 64 / 25

HEX #BE2344

RGB 190 35 68

HSL 347.23, 0.69%, 0.44%

LAB 42.1, 60.59, 21.26

 

CMYK 0 / 92 / 72 / 18

HEX #D0103A

RGB 208 16 58

HSL 346.88, 0.86%, 0.44%

LAB 44.36, 68.37, 31.03

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 33

HEX #AC354F

RGB 172 53 79

HSL 346.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.03, 50.08, 12.34

 

CMYK 0 / 54 / 42 / 40

HEX #9A4759

RGB 154 71 89

HSL 346.99, 0.37%, 0.44%

LAB 41.37, 36.52, 6.14

 

CMYK 0 / 34 / 27 / 47

HEX #875963

RGB 135 89 99

HSL 346.96, 0.21%, 0.44%

LAB 43.06, 20.46, 2.05

 

CMYK 0 / 9 / 7 / 54

HEX #756B6D

RGB 117 107 109

HSL 348, 0.04%, 0.44%

LAB 46.18, 4.3, 0.29

 

CMYK 21 / 0 / 4 / 51

HEX #637D78

RGB 99 125 120

HSL 168.46, 0.12%, 0.44%

LAB 50.31, -10.48, -0.38

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 17 / 33

HEX #AC358E

RGB 172 53 142

HSL 315.13, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 43.17, 57.31, -23.53

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 36 / 33

HEX #AC356E

RGB 172 53 110

HSL 331.26, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.91, 53.14, -5.78

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 33

HEX #AC354F

RGB 172 53 79

HSL 346.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.03, 50.08, 12.34

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 69 / 33

HEX #AC3B35

RGB 172 59 53

HSL 3.03, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.46, 45.79, 28.91

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 69 / 33

HEX #AC5A35

RGB 172 90 53

HSL 18.66, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 47.42, 30.41, 35.86

 

CMYK 0 / 70 / 54 / 57

HEX #6D2132

RGB 109 33 50

HSL 346.58, 0.54%, 0.28%

LAB 25.47, 35, 7.86

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 45

HEX #8C2B40

RGB 140 43 64

HSL 347.01, 0.53%, 0.36%

LAB 33.29, 42.51, 10.31

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 33

HEX #AC354F

RGB 172 53 79

HSL 346.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.03, 50.08, 12.34

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 52 / 22

HEX #C64460

RGB 198 68 96

HSL 347.08, 0.53%, 0.52%

LAB 48.24, 53.67, 12.54

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 41 / 19

HEX #CF647B

RGB 207 100 123

HSL 347.1, 0.53%, 0.6%

LAB 55.9, 44.56, 7.41

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 32

HEX #AD354F

RGB 173 53 79

HSL 347, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.21, 50.4, 12.62

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 69 / 33

HEX #ACAA35

RGB 172 170 53

HSL 58.99, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 67.86, -13.5, 57.55

 

CMYK 69 / 27 / 0 / 33

HEX #357EAC

RGB 53 126 172

HSL 203.19, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 50.28, -7.49, -31.04

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 32

HEX #AD354F

RGB 173 53 79

HSL 347, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.21, 50.4, 12.62

 

CMYK 54 / 0 / 69 / 33

HEX #4FAC35

RGB 79 172 53

HSL 106.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 62.86, -49.54, 50.66

 

CMYK 69 / 54 / 0 / 33

HEX #354FAC

RGB 53 79 172

HSL 226.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 36.61, 22.04, -52.79

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 32

HEX #AD354F

RGB 173 53 79

HSL 347, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.21, 50.4, 12.62

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 69 / 33

HEX #ACAA35

RGB 172 170 53

HSL 58.99, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 67.86, -13.5, 57.55

 

CMYK 69 / 0 / 15 / 33

HEX #35AC92

RGB 53 172 146

HSL 166.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 63.62, -38.97, 3.88

 

CMYK 69 / 68 / 0 / 33

HEX #3537AC

RGB 53 55 172

HSL 238.99, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 30.56, 37.53, -62.64

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 54 / 32

HEX #AD354F

RGB 173 53 79

HSL 347, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 41.21, 50.4, 12.62

 

CMYK 20 / 0 / 69 / 33

HEX #8AAC35

RGB 138 172 53

HSL 77.14, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 65.88, -28.86, 54.72

 

CMYK 69 / 0 / 15 / 33

HEX #35AC92

RGB 53 172 146

HSL 166.89, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 63.62, -38.97, 3.88

 

CMYK 50 / 69 / 0 / 33

HEX #5635AC

RGB 86 53 172

HSL 256.64, 0.53%, 0.44%

LAB 32.93, 43.77, -58.66

 

Description

Color code: RGB 173 53 79 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 173 53 79 | qconv.com - big

Dark color: low color values appear darker.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 173 red, 53 green and 79 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
173 53 79 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 69 magenta, 54 yellow and 32 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 69% 54% 32% C M Y K

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