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Clematis
Clematis
#CCA3CCClick to copy
Clematis Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(204, 163, 204)Copy
HSLhsl(300, 29%, 72%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(300, 20%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 20%, 0%, 20%)Copy
Clematis Color Schemes
Complementary
#CCA3CC
Click to copy#A3CCA3
Click to copyAnalogous
#B7A3CC
Click to copy#CCA3B7
Click to copySplit Complementary
#B7CCA3
Click to copy#A3CCB7
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CCA3CC
Click to copy#EDE8ED
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#A861A8
Click to copy#693A69
Click to copy#271627
Click to copyClematis WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.17 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.68 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.99 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.82 : 1
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Clematis Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Clematis Color Introduction
Definition
Clematis (HEX #CCA3CC) has the RGB value rgb(204, 163, 204), the HSL value hsl(300°, 29%, 72%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 20%, 0%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Clematis is #A3CCA3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B7A3CC and #CCA3B8 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B8CCA3, #A3CCB8) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Clematis uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Clematis has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 against white and 9.68:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Clematis has a lightness of 72% and a saturation of 29%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A soft violet-pink.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Clematis tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Clematis is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Clematis Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.