Color swatch image showing Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) with RGB(204,0,204) values

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) Color Information

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) RGB value is (204, 0, 204). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 300°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) Color Meaning

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) signifies electric identity, pure nonconformity, and digital extremism. This intense, pure violet-red is at the far edge of visible color, suggesting artificial light, cybernetic enhancements, and unabashed individuality. Psychologically, Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) challenges norms, stimulates radical self-expression, and represents energy that exists outside natural spectra. It culturally references alternative subcultures, 1980s synth-wave aesthetics, and the vibrant glow of UV lights. Spiritually, this color represents the transcendence of natural limits, the assertion of unique spirit, and creativity that defies categorization, acting as a bold declaration of synthetic or transcendent self.

Color Conversion

Convert Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) 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
#CC00CC
RGB
rgb(204, 0, 204)
HSL
hsl(300°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(300°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
35.8009 17.1970 58.5592
Yxy
17.1970 0.3209 0.1542
Hunter Lab
41.4693 7.5010 -4.8691
CIE-Lab
48.5073 83.0467 -51.4258

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) 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

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) 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 Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) 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.

#FFFFFF
#CC00CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC00CC 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

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC)

protanopia

#74729b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC00CC;

Text Color

color: #CC00CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC00CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC00CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC00CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC00CC 0%, #7b007b 100%);

Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Deep Magenta (#CC00CC) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.