Color swatch image showing #CC3379 with RGB(204,51,121) values
Color swatch image showing #CC3379 with RGB(204,51,121) values

#CC3379 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC3379 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC3379 Color Information

#CC3379 RGB value is (204, 51, 121). The hex color red value is 204, green is 51, and blue is 121. 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, 41 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC3379 Color Meaning

Color #CC3379 conveys controlled passion, artistic depth, and emotional resilience. #CC3379 darker reddish-purple combines intensity with subtle sophistication, creating a more contemplative energy. Psychologically, color #CC3379 encourages self-reflection, emotional balance, and purposeful action. Culturally, color #CC3379 is seen as a refined alternative to bright pinks and reds in Western design, suggesting confidence without overwhelming boldness. In Eastern traditions, #CC3379 can represent protective energy and vitality. Fengshui considers #CC3379 supportive for creative workspaces that require thoughtful engagement and emotional focus. Spiritually, color #CC3379 aligns with the Heart and Sacral chakras, enhancing both love and creative energy. Its medium-dark tone makes #CC3379 suitable for sophisticated designs, fashion, and artwork where depth and emotion are desired.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC3379 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
#CC3379
RGB
rgb(204, 51, 121)
HSL
hsl(333°, 60%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 41%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 75%, 80%)
XYZ
29.5369 16.5855 19.7337
Yxy
16.5855 0.4485 0.2518
Hunter Lab
40.7253 5.2148 -0.2011
CIE-Lab
47.7335 63.9583 -3.2973

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue121 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC3379 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

#CC3379 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 #CC3379 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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#CC3379

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC3379 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

#CC3379

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC3379;

Text Color

color: #CC3379;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC3379;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC337940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC3379;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC3379 0%, #791e47 100%);

#CC3379 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC3379 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.