Deep Fuchsia
HEX: #C154C1 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#C154C1
193, 84, 193
300°, 46% ,54%
0, 56, 0, 24
About Deep Fuchsia
Deep Fuchsia (#C154C1) is a color with RGB(193, 84, 193) and HSL(300°, 46.8%, 54.3%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #54C154, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #C1C154 and #54C1C1. The name comes from Deep Fuchsia (English (color name)).
- HEX: #C154C1
- RGB: 193, 84, 193
- HSL: 300°, 46.8%, 54.3%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #54C154
- Triadic colors: #C1C154, #54C1C1
- The name comes from Deep Fuchsia (English (color name)).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #C154C1 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color fuchsia itself is named after the fuchsia flower, which was named by Charles Plumier in 1703 after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs. The color was first introduced to the English language as a color name in 1859. 'Deep Fuchsia' emerged as a descriptor to differentiate a darker, more intense version from lighter or standard fuchsia shades, especially as color palettes expanded in fashion, design, and digital media. It's a common practice to use modifiers like 'deep,' 'light,' 'pale,' 'bright,' etc., to specify variations of a base color.
First Recorded Use
While 'fuchsia' as a color name dates back to the mid-19th century (after the flower genus named for Leonhart Fuchs), the specific modifier 'deep' to denote a particular shade became more common with the advent of standardized color systems and digital color representation. Its widespread use as a distinct named shade likely solidified in the late 20th century.
Cultural Associations
Fuchsia, in general, is often associated with vibrancy, femininity, playfulness, and sometimes a touch of exoticism due to the flower's tropical origins. 'Deep Fuchsia' carries these connotations but with added sophistication and intensity. It can be seen as more dramatic or luxurious than a standard fuchsia. It's popular in fashion, interior design, and cosmetics, often used to make a bold statement.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #C154C1;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #C154C1;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #C154C1;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#C154C1,
#54C154
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#C154C1,
#54C154
);
}// SCSS variable
$deep-fuchsia: #C154C1;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-fuchsia-r: 193;
$deep-fuchsia-g: 84;
$deep-fuchsia-b: 193;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $deep-fuchsia;
color: rgba($deep-fuchsia-r, $deep-fuchsia-g, $deep-fuchsia-b, 0.8);
}