Color swatch image showing #CC9A0F with RGB(204,154,15) values
Color swatch image showing #CC9A0F with RGB(204,154,15) values

#CC9A0F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC9A0F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC9A0F Color Information

#CC9A0F RGB value is (204, 154, 15). The hex color red value is 204, green is 154, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 93 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC9A0F Color Meaning

Color #CC9A0F signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #CC9A0F deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, color #CC9A0F evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #CC9A0F culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #CC9A0F color represents the foundation of legacy, the weight of responsibility, and wisdom that carries the marks of age, acting as a symbol for enduring and respected achievement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9A0F 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
#CC9A0F
RGB
rgb(204, 154, 15)
HSL
hsl(44°, 86%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 93%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 93%, 80%)
XYZ
36.5437 35.9831 5.4713
Yxy
35.9831 0.4685 0.4613
Hunter Lab
59.9859 1.3066 5.9600
CIE-Lab
66.5070 7.9419 68.4505

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC9A0F 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

#CC9A0F 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 #CC9A0F 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+)

2.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC9A0F 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

#CC9A0F

protanopia

#b6b631

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC9A0F;

Text Color

color: #CC9A0F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9A0F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC9A0F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9A0F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9A0F 0%, #7a5c09 100%);

#CC9A0F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC9A0F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.