Color swatch image showing #CD36ED with RGB(205,54,237) values

#CD36ED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD36ED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD36ED Color Information

#CD36ED RGB value is (205, 54, 237). The hex color red value is 205, green is 54, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 290°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#CD36ED Color Meaning

Color #CD36ED signifies electric mysticism, vivid imagination, and digital royalty. #CD36ED intense, luminous purple is a brighter variant, suggesting neon lights, vivid fantasy realms, and extreme creativity. Psychologically, color #CD36ED stimulates visionary thinking, spiritual exuberance, and a sense of otherworldly possibility that feels immediate and intense. #CD36ED culturally references sci-fi aesthetics, vibrant nightlife, and contemporary gaming visuals. Spiritually, #CD36ED color represents transcendent inspiration, the joy of the mystical, and intuition expressed with flamboyant confidence, embodying a dazzling and unapologetically vibrant mystique.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD36ED 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
#CD36ED
RGB
rgb(205, 54, 237)
HSL
hsl(290°, 84%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 77%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(290°, 77%, 93%)
XYZ
41.7821 21.7319 82.1133
Yxy
21.7319 0.2869 0.1492
Hunter Lab
46.6175 9.1564 -8.0316
CIE-Lab
53.7414 79.5688 -61.8022

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green54 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#CD36ED 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

#CD36ED 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 #CD36ED 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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#CD36ED

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD36ED 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

#CD36ED

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD36ED;

Text Color

color: #CD36ED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD36ED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD36ED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD36ED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD36ED 0%, #850e9d 100%);

#CD36ED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD36ED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.