Color swatch image showing #CC9961 with RGB(204,153,97) values

#CC9961 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC9961 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC9961 Color Information

#CC9961 RGB value is (204, 153, 97). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 52 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC9961 Color Meaning

Color #CC9961 signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CC9961 encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CC9961 appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC9961 embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CC9961 supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9961 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
#CC9961
RGB
rgb(204, 153, 97)
HSL
hsl(31°, 51%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 52%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 52%, 80%)
XYZ
38.4507 36.4829 16.3246
Yxy
36.4829 0.4213 0.3998
Hunter Lab
60.4011 2.1198 4.1659
CIE-Lab
66.8873 12.5204 36.6603

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC9961 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

#CC9961 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 #CC9961 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
#CC9961

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 #CC9961 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

#CC9961

protanopia

#b6b56f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9961;

Text Color

color: #CC9961;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9961;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC996140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9961;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9961 0%, #85592b 100%);

#CC9961 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC9961 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.