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#CC9954 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC9954 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC9954 Color Information

#CC9954 RGB value is (204, 153, 84). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 84. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 59 percent, 20percent.

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#CC9954 Color Meaning

Color #CC9954 signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #CC9954 rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #CC9954 is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #CC9954 blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #CC9954 color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #CC9954 represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #CC9954 is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #CC9954 is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #CC9954 acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9954 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
#CC9954
RGB
rgb(204, 153, 84)
HSL
hsl(35°, 54%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 59%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 59%, 80%)
XYZ
37.8933 36.2599 13.3892
Yxy
36.2599 0.4329 0.4142
Hunter Lab
60.2162 1.9199 4.6310
CIE-Lab
66.7181 11.4540 43.1620

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue84 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC9954 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

#CC9954 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 #CC9954 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC9954 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

#CC9954

protanopia

#b6b565

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9954;

Text Color

color: #CC9954;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9954;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC995440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9954;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9954 0%, #815b26 100%);

#CC9954 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC9954 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.