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#C98E51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C98E51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C98E51 Color Information

#C98E51 RGB value is (201, 142, 81). The hex color red value is 201, green is 142, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 60 percent, 21percent.

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#C98E51 Color Meaning

color #C98E51 evokes earthy warmth, reliability, and organic grounding. #C98E51 muted orange-brown mirrors natural clay and soil tones, giving a sense of connection to the earth. Its presence is stabilizing and reassuring without being dull. Psychologically, Color #C98E51 fosters security and calm perseverance. #C98E51 supports steady thinking and practical decision making, helping to ground emotional volatility. #C98E51 works well in environments where comfort and reliability are essential. Culturally, Color #C98E51 links to traditional art pigments, rustic crafts, and natural landscapes. Spiritually, #C98E51 represents rootedness, patience, and elemental balance, reflecting endurance and a humble approach to growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #C98E51 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
#C98E51
RGB
rgb(201, 142, 81)
HSL
hsl(31°, 53%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 60%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 60%, 79%)
XYZ
35.2456 32.3576 12.1726
Yxy
32.3576 0.4418 0.4056
Hunter Lab
56.8837 2.3749 3.8663
CIE-Lab
63.6373 15.9542 40.9589

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C98E51 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

#C98E51 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 #C98E51 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+)

2.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C98E51 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

#C98E51

protanopia

#afaf60

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C98E51;

Text Color

color: #C98E51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C98E51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C98E5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C98E51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C98E51 0%, #7e5427 100%);

#C98E51 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C98E51 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.