Color swatch image showing #CC995C with RGB(204,153,92) values

#CC995C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC995C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC995C Color Information

#CC995C RGB value is (204, 153, 92). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 55 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC995C Color Meaning

Color #CC995C signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CC995C encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CC995C appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC995C embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CC995C supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC995C 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
#CC995C
RGB
rgb(204, 153, 92)
HSL
hsl(33°, 52%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 55%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(33°, 55%, 80%)
XYZ
38.2248 36.3925 15.1350
Yxy
36.3925 0.4259 0.4055
Hunter Lab
60.3262 2.0386 4.3547
CIE-Lab
66.8188 12.0900 39.1883

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue92 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC995C 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

#CC995C 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 #CC995C 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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#CC995C

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 #CC995C 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

#CC995C

protanopia

#b6b56b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC995C;

Text Color

color: #CC995C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC995C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC995C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC995C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC995C 0%, #835b2a 100%);

#CC995C Color FAQs

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