Color swatch image showing #CC397E with RGB(204,57,126) values

#CC397E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC397E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC397E Color Information

#CC397E RGB value is (204, 57, 126). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 126. Its HSL format shows a hue of 332°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 38 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC397E Color Meaning

Color #CC397E conveys emotional depth blended with expressive power. #CC397E pink purple tone balances passion and control. Consequently, color #CC397E feels intentional and confident. From a psychological standpoint, color #CC397E supports assertive communication and creative focus. #CC397E channels emotion into purpose. Culturally and symbolically, color #CC397E reflects modern luxury and artistic identity. Spiritually, #CC397E represents emotional mastery and creative intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC397E 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
#CC397E
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 126)
HSL
hsl(332°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 38%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(332°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
30.1309 17.2700 21.4840
Yxy
17.2700 0.4374 0.2507
Hunter Lab
41.5572 5.2994 -0.3283
CIE-Lab
48.5984 62.4852 -5.0580

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue126 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC397E 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

#CC397E 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 #CC397E 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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#CC397E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC397E 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

#CC397E

protanopia

#8c8b6d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC397E;

Text Color

color: #CC397E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC397E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC397E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC397E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC397E 0%, #7a1f4a 100%);

#CC397E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC397E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.