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Rouge
Rouge
#CB6D51Click to copy
Rouge Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(203, 109, 81)Copy
HSLhsl(14, 54%, 56%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(14, 60%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 46%, 60%, 20%)Copy
Rouge Color Schemes
Complementary
#CB6D51
Click to copy#51AFCB
Click to copyAnalogous
#CB5172
Click to copy#CBAA51
Click to copySplit Complementary
#51CBAA
Click to copy#5172CB
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CB6D51
Click to copy#D9B4A9
Click to copy#F8F2F0
Click to copy#8C402A
Click to copy#3E1C12
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRouge WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.59 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.85 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.30 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.52 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Rouge Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Rouge Color Introduction
Definition
Rouge (HEX #CB6D51) has the RGB value rgb(203, 109, 81), the HSL value hsl(14°, 54%, 56%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 46%, 60%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Rouge is #51AFCB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CB5172 and #CBAA51 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#51CBAA, #5172CB) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Rouge uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Rouge has a contrast ratio of 3.59:1 against white and 5.85:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Rouge has a lightness of 56% and a saturation of 54%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A pink like that of rouge.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Rouge tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Rouge is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Rouge Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
