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#CC397D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC397D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC397D Color Information

#CC397D RGB value is (204, 57, 125). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 332°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 39 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC397D Color Meaning

Color #CC397D conveys emotional depth blended with expressive power. #CC397D pink purple tone balances passion and control. Consequently, color #CC397D feels intentional and confident. From a psychological standpoint, color #CC397D supports assertive communication and creative focus. #CC397D channels emotion into purpose. Culturally and symbolically, color #CC397D reflects modern luxury and artistic identity. Spiritually, #CC397D represents emotional mastery and creative intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC397D 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
#CC397D
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 125)
HSL
hsl(332°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 39%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(332°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
30.0666 17.2443 21.1458
Yxy
17.2443 0.4392 0.2519
Hunter Lab
41.5263 5.2801 -0.2901
CIE-Lab
48.5664 62.3810 -4.4990

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC397D 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

#CC397D 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 #CC397D 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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#CC397D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC397D 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

#CC397D

protanopia

#8c8b6d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC397D;

Text Color

color: #CC397D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC397D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC397D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC397D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC397D 0%, #7a1f4a 100%);

#CC397D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC397D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.