Color swatch image showing #CC00BD with RGB(204,0,189) values
Color swatch image showing #CC00BD with RGB(204,0,189) values

#CC00BD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC00BD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC00BD Color Information

#CC00BD RGB value is (204, 0, 189). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 304°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 7 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC00BD Color Meaning

Color #CC00BD signifies electric identity, pure nonconformity, and digital extremism. #CC00BD intense, pure violet-red is at the far edge of visible color, suggesting artificial light, cybernetic enhancements, and unabashed individuality. Psychologically, color #CC00BD challenges norms, stimulates radical self-expression, and represents energy that exists outside natural spectra. #CC00BD culturally references alternative subcultures, 1980s synth-wave aesthetics, and the vibrant glow of UV lights. Spiritually, #CC00BD color represents the transcendence of natural limits, the assertion of unique spirit, and creativity that defies categorization, acting as a bold declaration of synthetic or transcendent self.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC00BD 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
#CC00BD
RGB
rgb(204, 0, 189)
HSL
hsl(304°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 7%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(304°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
34.0871 16.5115 49.5346
Yxy
16.5115 0.3404 0.1649
Hunter Lab
40.6343 6.9487 -3.7796
CIE-Lab
47.6385 80.9351 -44.0984

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow7 / 100 (7%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC00BD 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

#CC00BD 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 #CC00BD 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.

#FFFFFF
#CC00BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC00BD 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

#CC00BD

protanopia

#74728f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC00BD;

Text Color

color: #CC00BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC00BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC00BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC00BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC00BD 0%, #7b0073 100%);

#CC00BD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC00BD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.