Color swatch image showing #C98E65 with RGB(201,142,101) values

#C98E65 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C98E65 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C98E65 Color Information

#C98E65 RGB value is (201, 142, 101). The hex color red value is 201, green is 142, and blue is 101. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 50 percent, 21 percent.

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#C98E65 Color Meaning

Color #C98E65 signifies natural elegance, grounded warmth, and structural reliability. #C98E65 muted orange-brown color #C98E65 reflects the color of sun-baked rock and aged stone surfaces. Psychologically, #C98E65 encourages security, patience, and practical thinking, providing a calming, stabilizing influence. Culturally, color #C98E65 is often associated with classical architecture, pottery, and artisanal craft, symbolizing enduring beauty and thoughtful design. Spiritually, #C98E65 fosters stability, resilience, and grounded focus, serving as a visual anchor that supports mindful reflection and steady growth. Its subtle tone conveys reassurance and composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #C98E65 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C98E65
RGB
rgb(201, 142, 101)
HSL
hsl(25°, 48%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 50%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 50%, 79%)
XYZ
36.1094 32.7031 16.7211
Yxy
32.7031 0.4222 0.3823
Hunter Lab
57.1866 2.6722 3.1836
CIE-Lab
63.9198 17.6476 30.6906

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue101 / 255 (40%)
40%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C98E65 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C98E65 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C98E65 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C98E65 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C98E65;

Text Color

color: #C98E65;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C98E65;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C98E6540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C98E65;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C98E65 0%, #82512e 100%);

#C98E65 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C98E65 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.