Constant Bog on Keeping

#c85656 RGB(200,86,86)

About this color

Constant Bog on Keeping occupies the medium, vivid end of the red spectrum, defined by its coordinates #c85656 — RGB(200, 86, 86).

#c85656RGB(200, 86, 86)

HSL 0° · 51% saturation · 56% lightness

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Psychology

Red at medium lightness is perhaps the most attention-commanding hue in the spectrum — associated with urgency, passion, and confidence.

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History

In ancient Rome, a particular shade of red — minium — was so valued that the scribes who illuminated manuscripts were called 'rubricators' after the colour they used for headings.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Constant Bog on Keeping
HEX
#c85656
RGB
rgb(200,86,86)
RGB%
rgb(78.4%,33.7%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(0,51%,56%)
HSV
hsv(0,57%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,57,57,22)
LAB
lab(51,45,23)
LCH
lch(51,51,27)
sRGB
(0.784,0.337,0.337)
HEX8
#c85656ff
CSS Name
Decimal
200086086

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
51%
Hue
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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