Color swatch image showing #C95A55 with RGB(201,90,85) values
Color swatch image showing #C95A55 with RGB(201,90,85) values

#C95A55 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C95A55 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C95A55 Color Information

#C95A55 RGB value is (201, 90, 85). The hex color red value is 201, green is 90, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 58 percent, 21 percent.

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#C95A55 Color Meaning

Color #C95A55 presents maturity, restraint, and grounded emotion. #C95A55 darker red lowers intensity while keeping warmth. Psychologically, color #C95A55 supports stability and regulation. Symbolically, #C95A55 represents patience and sustained strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #C95A55 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
#C95A55
RGB
rgb(201, 90, 85)
HSL
hsl(3°, 52%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 58%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 58%, 79%)
XYZ
29.3833 20.3857 10.9805
Yxy
20.3857 0.4837 0.3356
Hunter Lab
45.1505 4.2007 1.4927
CIE-Lab
52.2705 43.8138 24.6148

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C95A55 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

#C95A55 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 #C95A55 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C95A55 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

#C95A55

protanopia

#999856

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C95A55;

Text Color

color: #C95A55;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C95A55;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C95A5540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C95A55;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C95A55 0%, #7f2d28 100%);

#C95A55 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C95A55 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.