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#CC397A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC397A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC397A Color Information

#CC397A RGB value is (204, 57, 122). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 333°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 40 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC397A Color Meaning

Color #CC397A conveys emotional depth blended with expressive power. #CC397A pink purple tone balances passion and control. Consequently, color #CC397A feels intentional and confident. From a psychological standpoint, color #CC397A supports assertive communication and creative focus. #CC397A channels emotion into purpose. Culturally and symbolically, color #CC397A reflects modern luxury and artistic identity. Spiritually, #CC397A represents emotional mastery and creative intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC397A 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
#CC397A
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 122)
HSL
hsl(333°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 40%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
29.8778 17.1688 20.1515
Yxy
17.1688 0.4446 0.2555
Hunter Lab
41.4353 5.2234 -0.1780
CIE-Lab
48.4720 62.0732 -2.8172

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue122 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC397A 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

#CC397A 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 #CC397A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC397A 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

#CC397A

protanopia

#8c8b6a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC397A;

Text Color

color: #CC397A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC397A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC397A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC397A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC397A 0%, #7a1f48 100%);

#CC397A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC397A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.