Color swatch image showing #CC3377 with RGB(204,51,119) values

#CC3377 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC3377 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC3377 Color Information

#CC3377 RGB value is (204, 51, 119). The hex color red value is 204, green is 51, and blue is 119. Its HSL format shows a hue of 333°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 42 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC3377 Color Meaning

Color #CC3377 conveys controlled passion, artistic depth, and emotional resilience. #CC3377 darker reddish-purple combines intensity with subtle sophistication, creating a more contemplative energy. Psychologically, color #CC3377 encourages self-reflection, emotional balance, and purposeful action. Culturally, color #CC3377 is seen as a refined alternative to bright pinks and reds in Western design, suggesting confidence without overwhelming boldness. In Eastern traditions, #CC3377 can represent protective energy and vitality. Fengshui considers #CC3377 supportive for creative workspaces that require thoughtful engagement and emotional focus. Spiritually, color #CC3377 aligns with the Heart and Sacral chakras, enhancing both love and creative energy. Its medium-dark tone makes #CC3377 suitable for sophisticated designs, fashion, and artwork where depth and emotion are desired.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC3377 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
#CC3377
RGB
rgb(204, 51, 119)
HSL
hsl(333°, 60%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 42%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 75%, 80%)
XYZ
29.4154 16.5369 19.0943
Yxy
16.5369 0.4522 0.2542
Hunter Lab
40.6656 5.1787 -0.1305
CIE-Lab
47.6712 63.7620 -2.1689

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue119 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC3377 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

#CC3377 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 #CC3377 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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#CC3377

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 #CC3377 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

#CC3377

protanopia

#8a8867

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC3377;

Text Color

color: #CC3377;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC3377;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC337740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC3377;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC3377 0%, #791e47 100%);

#CC3377 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC3377 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.