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#CC9A27 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC9A27 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC9A27 Color Information

#CC9A27 RGB value is (204, 154, 39). The hex color red value is 204, green is 154, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 81 percent, 20percent.

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#CC9A27 Color Meaning

color #CC9A27 signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, Color #CC9A27 enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, Color #CC9A27 complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CC9A27 embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, Color #CC9A27 encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CC9A27 is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC9A27 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
#CC9A27
RGB
rgb(204, 154, 39)
HSL
hsl(42°, 68%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 81%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 81%, 80%)
XYZ
36.8236 36.0951 6.9457
Yxy
36.0951 0.4611 0.4520
Hunter Lab
60.0792 1.4055 5.7298
CIE-Lab
66.5925 8.4995 62.4883

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC9A27 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

#CC9A27 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 #CC9A27 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC9A27 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: #CC9A27;

Text Color

color: #CC9A27;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC9A27;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC9A2740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC9A27;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC9A27 0%, #7a5c17 100%);

#CC9A27 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC9A27 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.