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#CC6699 color code is #CC6699. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cc6699.

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#CC6699 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CC6699 is 0.2464. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.54:1 against white and 5.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CC6699 on white3.54:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#CC6699 on black5.93:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #CC66993.54:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #CC66995.93:1AA

#CC6699 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CC6699?+
The hex code for #CC6699 is #CC6699. In RGB it's rgb(204, 102, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(330, 50%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #CC6699?+
#CC6699 in RGB is (204, 102, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 102, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #CC6699?+
#CC6699 converts to CMYK(0%, 50%, 25%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CC6699.
Is #cc6699 a warm or cool color?+
#CC6699 (#CC6699) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 330° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cc6699 belong to?+
#CC6699 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 330°, 50%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #cc6699 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CC6699 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.54:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #cc6699?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CC6699 (#CC6699) is 4605 C Retro Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CC6699 in design

Practical guidance for using #cc6699 (#CC6699) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CC6699 (#CC6699) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CC6699 (#CC6699) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#CC6699 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #cc6699 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#CC6699 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.