Color swatch image showing #CC00DD with RGB(204,0,221) values
Color swatch image showing #CC00DD with RGB(204,0,221) values

#CC00DD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC00DD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC00DD Color Information

#CC00DD RGB value is (204, 0, 221). The hex color red value is 204, green is 0, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 295°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 8 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#CC00DD Color Meaning

Color #CC00DD conveys deep creativity, visual intensity, and expressive passion. Its saturated hue energizes environments, stimulates the mind, and promotes bold artistic choices. Psychologically, color #CC00DD inspires confidence, emotional clarity, and decisive action. Culturally, #CC00DD is connected to graphic design, dramatic stage presence, and statement visuals. Designers use color #CC00DD to attract attention and create memorable impact. Spiritually, #CC00DD supports emotional alignment, self-expression, and personal growth. Color #CC00DD encourages connecting with inner desires while maintaining balance in outward expression.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC00DD 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
#CC00DD
RGB
rgb(204, 0, 221)
HSL
hsl(295°, 100%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 100%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(295°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
37.9530 18.0578 69.8918
Yxy
18.0578 0.3014 0.1434
Hunter Lab
42.4945 8.2134 -6.2915
CIE-Lab
49.5662 85.5776 -59.4799

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan8 / 100 (8%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#CC00DD 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

#CC00DD 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 #CC00DD 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
#CC00DD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC00DD 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

#CC00DD

protanopia

#7472a8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC00DD;

Text Color

color: #CC00DD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC00DD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC00DD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC00DD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC00DD 0%, #780083 100%);

#CC00DD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC00DD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.