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#CC9955 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC9955 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC9955 Color Information

#CC9955 RGB value is (204, 153, 85). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 58 percent, 20percent.

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#CC9955 Color Meaning

Color #CC9955 signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #CC9955 rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #CC9955 is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #CC9955 blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #CC9955 color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #CC9955 represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #CC9955 is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #CC9955 is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #CC9955 acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9955 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
#CC9955
RGB
rgb(204, 153, 85)
HSL
hsl(34°, 54%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 58%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(34°, 58%, 80%)
XYZ
37.9328 36.2757 13.5970
Yxy
36.2757 0.4320 0.4131
Hunter Lab
60.2293 1.9340 4.5982
CIE-Lab
66.7301 11.5300 42.6709

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC9955 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

#CC9955 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 #CC9955 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+)

2.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC9955 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

#CC9955

protanopia

#b6b565

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9955;

Text Color

color: #CC9955;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9955;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC995540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9955;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9955 0%, #835b27 100%);

#CC9955 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC9955 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.