Color swatch image showing #C98E69 with RGB(201,142,105) values

#C98E69 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C98E69 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C98E69 Color Information

#C98E69 RGB value is (201, 142, 105). The hex color red value is 201, green is 142, and blue is 105. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 48 percent, 21 percent.

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#C98E69 Color Meaning

Color #C98E69 signifies natural elegance, grounded warmth, and structural reliability. #C98E69 muted orange-brown color #C98E69 reflects the color of sun-baked rock and aged stone surfaces. Psychologically, #C98E69 encourages security, patience, and practical thinking, providing a calming, stabilizing influence. Culturally, color #C98E69 is often associated with classical architecture, pottery, and artisanal craft, symbolizing enduring beauty and thoughtful design. Spiritually, #C98E69 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 #C98E69 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
#C98E69
RGB
rgb(201, 142, 105)
HSL
hsl(23°, 47%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 48%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 48%, 79%)
XYZ
36.3102 32.7834 17.7787
Yxy
32.7834 0.4180 0.3774
Hunter Lab
57.2568 2.7418 3.0238
CIE-Lab
63.9852 18.0359 28.5913

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue105 / 255 (41%)
41%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C98E69 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

#C98E69 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 #C98E69 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 #C98E69 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: #C98E69;

Text Color

color: #C98E69;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C98E69;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C98E6940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C98E69;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C98E69 0%, #834f2f 100%);

#C98E69 Color FAQs

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