analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC05CC — Magenta
#CC05CC is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 300° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#cc05cc
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Tints and shades of #CC05CC
- fff0ff
- fdc2fd
- fc95fc
- fb67fb
- fa39fa
- f90bf9
- d005d0
- a204a2
- 740374
- 470247
- 190119
Color schemes using #CC05CC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#CC05CC FAQ
What color is #CC05CC?
#CC05CC is a shade of magenta in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 95% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CC05CC?
#CC05CC is rgb(204, 5, 204) in RGB, hsl(300, 95%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 98%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC05CC?
White text on this background reaches 4.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.46:1.
What colors go well with #CC05CC?
Its direct complement is #05CC05. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69CC05 and #05CC69 gives you contrast without the vibration.