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#CC8885 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC8885 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC8885 Color Information

#CC8885 RGB value is (204, 136, 133). The hex color red value is 204, green is 136, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 35 percent, 20percent.

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#CC8885 Color Meaning

Color #CC8885 offers urban warmth, resilient softness, and architectural blush. Color #CC8885 is a dusty rose with strong gray undertones—less romantic, more pragmatic. #CC8885 mirrors the terra-cotta facades of Manhattan brownstones and the quiet endurance of city life: worn but dignified, soft but unbreakable. Psychologically, color #CC8885 balances emotional accessibility with urban realism. Unlike bright pinks that feel naive, #CC8885 tone acknowledges complexity while offering comfort. #CC8885’s used in metropolitan healthcare and community spaces to soften institutional rigidity without infantilizing users. #CC8885 says: I see your stress, and I’m still kind. Culturally, color #CC8885 aligns with East Coast design ethos—where warmth is earned, not given freely. #CC8885 appears in boutique hotels, literary journals, and local branding that values history over trend. #CC8885’s the pink of brownstone stoops at dusk, of subway ads that feel human amid chaos. #CC8885 resists both cold minimalism and decorative excess. Symbolically, color #CC8885 represents compassionate realism. #CC8885’s not optimism—#CC8885’s stubborn hope. In editorial or civic design, #CC8885 conveys empathy grounded in experience. #CC8885’s the color of a neighbor who checks in, not a slogan on a poster. Authentic, weathered, and quietly persistent.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC8885 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
#CC8885
RGB
rgb(204, 136, 133)
HSL
hsl(3°, 41%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 33%, 35%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 35%, 80%)
XYZ
37.9396 32.1391 26.3941
Yxy
32.1391 0.3933 0.3331
Hunter Lab
56.6914 3.8962 1.4371
CIE-Lab
63.4577 25.6571 12.2924

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue133 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC8885 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

#CC8885 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 #CC8885 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+)

2.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC8885 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC8885;

Text Color

color: #CC8885;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC8885;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC888540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC8885;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC8885 0%, #8a3e3a 100%);

#CC8885 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC8885 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.