#CC9959 Color Meaning and Information

#CC9959 Color Information

#CC9959 RGB value is (204, 153, 89). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 56 percent, 20percent.

#CC9959

rgb(204, 153, 89)

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#CC9959 Color Meaning

Color #CC9959 signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CC9959 encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CC9959 appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC9959 embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CC9959 supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9959 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

#CC9959

RGB

rgb(204, 153, 89)

HSL

hsl(33°, 53%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 25%, 56%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(33°, 56%, 80%)

XYZ

38.0962 36.3411 14.4578

Yxy

36.3411 0.4286 0.4088

Hunter Lab

60.2836 1.9925 4.4620

CIE-Lab

66.7797 11.8439 40.6898

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue89 / 255 (35%)

35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Yellow56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC9959 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

#CC9959 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 #CC9959 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CC9959

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 #CC9959 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

#CC9959

protanopia

#b6b568

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9959;

Text Color

color: #CC9959;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9959;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC995940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9959;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9959 0%, #825a28 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC9959 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.