#CC997F Color Meaning and Information

#CC997F Color Information

#CC997F RGB value is (204, 153, 127). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 38 percent, 20percent.

#CC997F

rgb(204, 153, 127)

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#CC997F Color Meaning

Color #CC997F conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #CC997F muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, color #CC997F evokes comfort through continuity; #CC997F feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #CC997F works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #CC997F whispers legacy. #CC997F appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #CC997F represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #CC997F when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC997F 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

#CC997F

RGB

rgb(204, 153, 127)

HSL

hsl(20°, 43%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 25%, 38%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(20°, 38%, 80%)

XYZ

40.1238 37.1521 25.1350

Yxy

37.1521 0.3918 0.3628

Hunter Lab

60.9525 2.7268 2.7519

CIE-Lab

67.3910 15.6366 21.0894

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue127 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Yellow38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC997F 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

#CC997F 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 #CC997F 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:#CC997F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.49:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.49:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.49:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC997F 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

#CC997F

protanopia

#b6b585

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC997F;

Text Color

color: #CC997F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC997F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC997F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC997F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC997F 0%, #8a5237 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC997F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.