#CC8877 Color Meaning and Information

#CC8877 Color Information

#CC8877 RGB value is (204, 136, 119). The hex color red value is 204, green is 136, and blue is 119. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 42 percent, 20percent.

#CC8877

rgb(204, 136, 119)

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#CC8877 Color Meaning

color #CC8877 conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #CC8877 muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, Color #CC8877 evokes comfort through continuity; #CC8877 feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #CC8877 works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #CC8877 whispers legacy. #CC8877 appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #CC8877 represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #CC8877 when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC8877 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

#CC8877

RGB

rgb(204, 136, 119)

HSL

hsl(12°, 45%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 33%, 42%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(12°, 42%, 80%)

XYZ

37.0358 31.7776 21.6345

Yxy

31.7776 0.4095 0.3513

Hunter Lab

56.3716 3.5807 2.1544

CIE-Lab

63.1586 23.9991 19.7748

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green136 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue119 / 255 (47%)

47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Yellow42 / 100 (42%)

42%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CC8877 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

#CC8877 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 #CC8877 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:#CC8877

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC8877 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

#CC8877

protanopia

#afae7b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC8877;

Text Color

color: #CC8877;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC8877;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC887740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC8877;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC8877 0%, #874433 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC8877 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.