Color swatch image showing #CC5509 with RGB(204,85,9) values

#CC5509 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC5509 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC5509 Color Information

#CC5509 RGB value is (204, 85, 9). The hex color red value is 204, green is 85, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 96 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC5509 Color Meaning

Color #CC5509 conveys bold energy, grounded warmth, and dynamic presence. In color psychology, #CC5509 encourages decisive action, reflective focus, and controlled emotional engagement. Across cultures and history, color #CC5509 has been used in textiles, ceramics, and design, symbolizing vitality, endurance, and practical creativity. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC5509 embodies mindful awareness, deliberate energy, and balanced action. #CC5509 supports thoughtful engagement and purposeful reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC5509 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
#CC5509
RGB
rgb(204, 85, 9)
HSL
hsl(23°, 92%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 96%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 96%, 80%)
XYZ
28.1996 19.3541 2.5079
Yxy
19.3541 0.5633 0.3866
Hunter Lab
43.9933 4.0100 2.4074
CIE-Lab
51.0989 44.2620 58.7835

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC5509 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

#CC5509 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 #CC5509 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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#CC5509

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC5509 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

#CC5509

protanopia

#98971b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC5509;

Text Color

color: #CC5509;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC5509;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC550940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC5509;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC5509 0%, #7b3205 100%);

#CC5509 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC5509 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.