Color swatch image showing #CC3981 with RGB(204,57,129) values

#CC3981 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC3981 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC3981 Color Information

#CC3981 RGB value is (204, 57, 129). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 331°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 37 percent, 20 percent.

#CC3981 color swatch
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#CC3981 Color Meaning

Color #CC3981 conveys emotional depth blended with expressive power. #CC3981 pink purple tone balances passion and control. Consequently, color #CC3981 feels intentional and confident. From a psychological standpoint, color #CC3981 supports assertive communication and creative focus. #CC3981 channels emotion into purpose. Culturally and symbolically, color #CC3981 reflects modern luxury and artistic identity. Spiritually, #CC3981 represents emotional mastery and creative intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC3981 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
#CC3981
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 129)
HSL
hsl(331°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 37%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(331°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
30.3274 17.3486 22.5191
Yxy
17.3486 0.4320 0.2471
Hunter Lab
41.6517 5.3586 -0.4456
CIE-Lab
48.6963 62.8031 -6.7298

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC3981 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

#CC3981 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 #CC3981 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
#CC3981

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC3981 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

#CC3981

protanopia

#8c8b70

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC3981;

Text Color

color: #CC3981;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC3981;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC398140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC3981;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC3981 0%, #7a1f4b 100%);

#CC3981 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC3981 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.