#CC9991 Color Meaning and Information

#CC9991 Color Information

#CC9991 RGB value is (204, 153, 145). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 145. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 29 percent, 20percent.

#CC9991

rgb(204, 153, 145)

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#CC9991 Color Meaning

color #CC9991 signifies measured warmth, quiet sophistication, and emotional steadiness. #CC9991 medium pink-brown balances vibrancy with calm neutrality. Psychologically, color #CC9991 supports reflective thought, emotional regulation, and steady social interaction. #CC9991 encourages confidence tempered with composure. Culturally, color #CC9991 aligns with natural materials, classic textiles, and subtle design. Spiritually, #CC9991 embodies groundedness, balanced energy, and resilience in both emotional and practical domains.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9991 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

#CC9991

RGB

rgb(204, 153, 145)

HSL

hsl(8°, 37%, 68%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 25%, 29%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(8°, 29%, 80%)

XYZ

41.4039 37.6642 31.8758

Yxy

37.6642 0.3732 0.3395

Hunter Lab

61.3712 3.1982 1.6523

CIE-Lab

67.7724 17.9399 11.6355

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue145 / 255 (57%)

57%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Yellow29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC9991 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

#CC9991 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 #CC9991 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:#CC9991

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC9991 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

#CC9991

protanopia

#b6b593

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9991;

Text Color

color: #CC9991;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9991;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC999140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9991;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9991 0%, #8a493f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC9991 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.