#CC996E Color Meaning and Information

#CC996E Color Information

#CC996E RGB value is (204, 153, 110). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 110. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 46 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC996E Color Meaning

Color #CC996E signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CC996E encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CC996E appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC996E embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CC996E supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC996E 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

#CC996E

RGB

rgb(204, 153, 110)

HSL

hsl(27°, 48%, 62%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 25%, 46%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(27°, 46%, 80%)

XYZ

39.1075 36.7456 19.7833

Yxy

36.7456 0.4089 0.3842

Hunter Lab

60.6181 2.3568 3.6140

CIE-Lab

67.0857 13.7585 29.9740

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue110 / 255 (43%)

43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Yellow46 / 100 (46%)

46%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC996E 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

#CC996E 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 #CC996E 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:#CC996E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.52:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.52:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.52:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC996E 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

#CC996E

protanopia

#b6b578

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC996E;

Text Color

color: #CC996E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC996E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC996E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC996E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC996E 0%, #885830 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC996E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.