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Purple Pizzazz

#CC00BB

Purple Pizzazz is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC00BB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 0, 187 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 8%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Purple Pizzazz color values

HEX
#CC00BB
RGB
204, 0, 187
HSL
305°, 100%, 40%
CMYK
0, 100, 8, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Purple Pizzazz sits at 305° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Purple Pizzazz is rendered as rgb(204, 0, 187), where the red channel dominates at 204, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Purple Pizzazz translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 8Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Purple Pizzazz

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC00BB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 0, 187;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CC00BB',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 8%
K: 20%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(204, 0, 187)
rgba(204, 0, 187, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 305° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CC00BB?
#CC00BB is Purple Pizzazz, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 0, 187. It has a hue of 305°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC00BB?
The RGB color code for #CC00BB is rgb(204, 0, 187). This means it contains 204 red, 0 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Purple Pizzazz a warm or cool color?
Purple Pizzazz (#CC00BB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC00BB in CSS?
You can use #CC00BB in CSS with: background-color: #CC00BB; or color: #CC00BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 0, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 8%, 20%.

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