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#CC0099 color code is #CC0099. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cc0099.

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#CC0099 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CC0099 is 0.1514. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.21:1 against white and 4.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CC0099 on white5.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
#CC0099 on black4.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #CC00995.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #CC00994.03:1AA Large

#CC0099 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CC0099?+
The hex code for #CC0099 is #CC0099. In RGB it's rgb(204, 0, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(315, 100%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #CC0099?+
#CC0099 in RGB is (204, 0, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 0, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #CC0099?+
#CC0099 converts to CMYK(0%, 100%, 25%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CC0099.
Is #cc0099 a warm or cool color?+
#CC0099 (#CC0099) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 315° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cc0099 belong to?+
#CC0099 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 315°, 100%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #cc0099 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CC0099 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.21:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #cc0099?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CC0099 (#CC0099) is 807 C Pantone 807 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CC0099 in design

Practical guidance for using #cc0099 (#CC0099) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #CC0099 (#CC0099) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #cc0099 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CC0099 (#CC0099) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#CC0099 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#CC0099 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.