#CC9984 Color Meaning and Information

#CC9984 Color Information

#CC9984 RGB value is (204, 153, 132). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 132. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 35 percent, 20percent.

#CC9984

rgb(204, 153, 132)

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#CC9984 Color Meaning

Color #CC9984 conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #CC9984 muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, color #CC9984 evokes comfort through continuity; #CC9984 feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #CC9984 works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #CC9984 whispers legacy. #CC9984 appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #CC9984 represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #CC9984 when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9984 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

#CC9984

RGB

rgb(204, 153, 132)

HSL

hsl(17°, 41%, 66%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 25%, 35%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(17°, 35%, 80%)

XYZ

40.4579 37.2858 26.8943

Yxy

37.2858 0.3866 0.3563

Hunter Lab

61.0621 2.8492 2.4664

CIE-Lab

67.4909 16.2443 18.4634

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue132 / 255 (52%)

52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Yellow35 / 100 (35%)

35%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC9984 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

#CC9984 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 #CC9984 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:#CC9984

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC9984 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

#CC9984

protanopia

#b6b589

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9984;

Text Color

color: #CC9984;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9984;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC998440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9984;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9984 0%, #8a503a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC9984 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.