Color swatch image showing #CC3973 with RGB(204,57,115) values

#CC3973 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC3973 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC3973 Color Information

#CC3973 RGB value is (204, 57, 115). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 115. Its HSL format shows a hue of 336°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 44 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC3973 Color Meaning

Color #CC3973 embodies expressive creativity, emotional vibrancy, and bold individuality. #CC3973 bright magenta-pink stimulates passion, artistic exploration, and social confidence. Color #CC3973 psychologically encourages self-expression, motivation, and engagement in dynamic tasks or artistic projects. Culturally, color #CC3973 signals boldness, femininity, and modern vibrancy in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism associates #CC3973 with passion, emotional clarity, and transformative energy. Fengshui considers #CC3973 shade energizing yet harmonious, promoting emotional flow and personal vitality in creative spaces. Spiritually, color #CC3973 resonates with the Heart Chakra, enhancing love, empathy, and emotional expression. Designers and artists use #CC3973 vivid tone in fashion, interiors, branding, and digital graphics to attract attention and stimulate positive engagement. Its bright, saturated character balances warmth with visual intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC3973 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
#CC3973
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 115)
HSL
hsl(336°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 44%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(336°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
29.4595 17.0014 17.9486
Yxy
17.0014 0.4574 0.2640
Hunter Lab
41.2328 5.0985 0.0684
CIE-Lab
48.2618 61.3848 1.1350

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue115 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC3973 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

#CC3973 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 #CC3973 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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#CC3973

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 #CC3973 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

#CC3973

protanopia

#8c8b65

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC3973;

Text Color

color: #CC3973;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC3973;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC397340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC3973;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC3973 0%, #7a1f44 100%);

#CC3973 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC3973 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.