Color swatch image showing #CC3988 with RGB(204,57,136) values
Color swatch image showing #CC3988 with RGB(204,57,136) values

#CC3988 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC3988 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC3988 Color Information

#CC3988 RGB value is (204, 57, 136). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 136. Its HSL format shows a hue of 328°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 33 percent, 20 percent.

#CC3988 color swatch
Share

#CC3988 Color Meaning

Color #CC3988 evokes playful sophistication, romantic energy, and creative confidence. Its bright pinkish-purple tone energizes spaces, stimulates imagination, and draws attention with subtle elegance. Psychologically, color #CC3988 encourages curiosity, emotional openness, and bold self-expression. Culturally, #CC3988 shade is common in fashion, pop art, and modern branding, offering vibrancy without overwhelming. Designers use color #CC3988 to highlight focal points, convey passion, and establish memorable visual statements. Spiritually, the color represents heartfelt expression, emotional honesty, and intuitive insight. Color #CC3988 acts as a gentle guide toward embracing creativity and connecting deeply with inner desires.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC3988 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
#CC3988
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 136)
HSL
hsl(328°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 33%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(328°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
30.8089 17.5412 25.0545
Yxy
17.5412 0.4197 0.2390
Hunter Lab
41.8822 5.5045 -0.7352
CIE-Lab
48.9348 63.5736 -10.6006

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue136 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC3988 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

#CC3988 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 #CC3988 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
#CC3988

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC3988 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

#CC3988

protanopia

#8c8b75

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC3988;

Text Color

color: #CC3988;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC3988;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC398840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC3988;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC3988 0%, #7a1f50 100%);

#CC3988 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC3988 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.