Cry of a Rose color: hex code #B23C5D
Cry of a Rose has the hex code #B23C5D. It is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 23.5% green and 36.5% blue (178, 60, 93).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 50% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 66% magenta, 48% yellow and 30% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.68:1).
Cry of a Rose (#B23C5D) color codes
| HEX | #B23C5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 60, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 23.5%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 50%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 66%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 66%, 48%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.49, 50.35, 7.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.49, 50.86, 8.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.953, 13.49, 11.802) | |
| Decimal | 11680861 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cry of a Rose, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B23C5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #B23C5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B23C5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#56585eProtanopia
no red cones#756f5aDeuteranopia
no green cones#c12a49Tritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b23c5d; }
.text { color: #b23c5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b23c5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 60 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b23c5d, #b2563c); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Brick Red.
See #B23C5D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B23C5D?
- #B23C5D is a desaturated rose known as Cry of a Rose. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cry of a Rose?
- The RGB value is 178, 60, 93: 178 red, 60 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cry of a Rose?
- The complementary color is #3CB291, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B23C5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.7:1 and white text 5.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.