Color swatch image showing #CC398A with RGB(204,57,138) values
Color swatch image showing #CC398A with RGB(204,57,138) values

#CC398A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC398A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC398A Color Information

#CC398A RGB value is (204, 57, 138). The hex color red value is 204, green is 57, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 327°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 32 percent, 20 percent.

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#CC398A Color Meaning

Color #CC398A 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 #CC398A encourages curiosity, emotional openness, and bold self-expression. Culturally, #CC398A shade is common in fashion, pop art, and modern branding, offering vibrancy without overwhelming. Designers use color #CC398A to highlight focal points, convey passion, and establish memorable visual statements. Spiritually, the color represents heartfelt expression, emotional honesty, and intuitive insight. Color #CC398A acts as a gentle guide toward embracing creativity and connecting deeply with inner desires.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC398A 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
#CC398A
RGB
rgb(204, 57, 138)
HSL
hsl(327°, 59%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 32%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(327°, 72%, 80%)
XYZ
30.9524 17.5986 25.8103
Yxy
17.5986 0.4162 0.2367
Hunter Lab
41.9507 5.5482 -0.8221
CIE-Lab
49.0056 63.8010 -11.6986

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CC398A 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

#CC398A 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 #CC398A 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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#CC398A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC398A 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

#CC398A

protanopia

#8c8b76

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC398A;

Text Color

color: #CC398A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC398A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC398A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC398A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC398A 0%, #7a1f51 100%);

#CC398A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC398A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.