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#CC397C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC397C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC397C Color Information

#CC397C RGB value is (204, 57, 124). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 124. 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, 39 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC397C Color Meaning

Color #CC397C conveys emotional depth blended with expressive power. #CC397C pink purple tone balances passion and control. Consequently, color #CC397C feels intentional and confident. From a psychological standpoint, color #CC397C supports assertive communication and creative focus. #CC397C channels emotion into purpose. Culturally and symbolically, color #CC397C reflects modern luxury and artistic identity. Spiritually, #CC397C represents emotional mastery and creative intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC397C 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
#CC397C
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 124)
HSL
hsl(333°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 39%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
30.0031 17.2189 20.8110
Yxy
17.2189 0.4410 0.2531
Hunter Lab
41.4957 5.2610 -0.2523
CIE-Lab
48.5346 62.2775 -3.9392

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue124 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#CC397C 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

#CC397C 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 #CC397C 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC397C 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

#CC397C

protanopia

#8c8b6c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC397C;

Text Color

color: #CC397C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC397C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC397C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC397C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC397C 0%, #7a1f48 100%);

#CC397C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC397C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.