Color swatch image showing #C98E66 with RGB(201,142,102) values

#C98E66 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C98E66 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C98E66 Color Information

#C98E66 RGB value is (201, 142, 102). The hex color red value is 201, green is 142, and blue is 102. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 49 percent, 21 percent.

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#C98E66 Color Meaning

Color #C98E66 signifies natural elegance, grounded warmth, and structural reliability. #C98E66 muted orange-brown color #C98E66 reflects the color of sun-baked rock and aged stone surfaces. Psychologically, #C98E66 encourages security, patience, and practical thinking, providing a calming, stabilizing influence. Culturally, color #C98E66 is often associated with classical architecture, pottery, and artisanal craft, symbolizing enduring beauty and thoughtful design. Spiritually, #C98E66 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 #C98E66 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
#C98E66
RGB
rgb(201, 142, 102)
HSL
hsl(24°, 48%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 49%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 49%, 79%)
XYZ
36.1587 32.7228 16.9807
Yxy
32.7228 0.4211 0.3811
Hunter Lab
57.2038 2.6893 3.1444
CIE-Lab
63.9358 17.7431 30.1668

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue102 / 255 (40%)
40%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C98E66 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

#C98E66 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 #C98E66 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 #C98E66 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: #C98E66;

Text Color

color: #C98E66;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C98E66;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C98E6640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C98E66;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C98E66 0%, #824f2e 100%);

#C98E66 Color FAQs

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