Color swatch image showing #CC9960 with RGB(204,153,96) values

#CC9960 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC9960 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC9960 Color Information

#CC9960 RGB value is (204, 153, 96). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 96. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 53 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC9960 Color Meaning

Color #CC9960 signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CC9960 encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CC9960 appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC9960 embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CC9960 supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9960 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
#CC9960
RGB
rgb(204, 153, 96)
HSL
hsl(32°, 51%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 53%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 53%, 80%)
XYZ
38.4044 36.4644 16.0805
Yxy
36.4644 0.4223 0.4009
Hunter Lab
60.3858 2.1031 4.2047
CIE-Lab
66.8732 12.4323 37.1682

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue96 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC9960 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

#CC9960 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 #CC9960 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.

#FFFFFF
#CC9960

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC9960 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

#CC9960

protanopia

#b6b56e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9960;

Text Color

color: #CC9960;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9960;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC996040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9960;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9960 0%, #855b2b 100%);

#CC9960 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC9960 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.