Color swatch image showing #CC3389 with RGB(204,51,137) values

#CC3389 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC3389 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC3389 Color Information

#CC3389 RGB value is (204, 51, 137). The hex color red value is 204, green is 51, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 326°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 33 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC3389 Color Meaning

Color #CC3389 evokes playful sophistication, romantic energy, and creative confidence. Its bright pinkish-purple tone energizes spaces, stimulates imagination, and draws attention with subtle elegance. Psychologically, color #CC3389 encourages curiosity, emotional openness, and bold self-expression. Culturally, #CC3389 shade is common in fashion, pop art, and modern branding, offering vibrancy without overwhelming. Designers use color #CC3389 to highlight focal points, convey passion, and establish memorable visual statements. Spiritually, the color represents heartfelt expression, emotional honesty, and intuitive insight. Color #CC3389 acts as a gentle guide toward embracing creativity and connecting deeply with inner desires.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC3389 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
#CC3389
RGB
rgb(204, 51, 137)
HSL
hsl(326°, 60%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 33%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(326°, 75%, 80%)
XYZ
30.6010 17.0112 25.3375
Yxy
17.0112 0.4195 0.2332
Hunter Lab
41.2446 5.5342 -0.8285
CIE-Lab
48.2741 65.6473 -12.1995

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC3389 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

#CC3389 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 #CC3389 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+)

4.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC3389 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

#CC3389

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC3389;

Text Color

color: #CC3389;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC3389;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC338940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC3389;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC3389 0%, #791e51 100%);

#CC3389 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC3389 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.