Royal Fuchsia
HEX: #CA2C92 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#CA2C92
202, 44, 146
321°, 64% ,48%
0, 78, 28, 21
About Royal Fuchsia
Royal Fuchsia (#CA2C92) is a color with RGB(202, 44, 146) and HSL(321.3°, 64.2%, 48.2%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #2CCA64, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #92CA2C and #2C92CA. The name comes from Fuchsia (genus name) (Latin (via German botanist)).
- HEX: #CA2C92
- RGB: 202, 44, 146
- HSL: 321.3°, 64.2%, 48.2%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #2CCA64
- Triadic colors: #92CA2C, #2C92CA
- The name comes from Fuchsia (genus name) (Latin (via German botanist)).
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 #CA2C92 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The plant genus Fuchsia was discovered in the Caribbean by Charles Plumier and named in honor of Leonhart Fuchs. The vibrant flowers, typically in shades of pink, purple, and red, became popular ornamental plants. The color 'fuchsia' itself, a vivid purplish-red or magenta, gained prominence as a named color, especially after the Battle of Magenta in 1859 (which also gave its name to the color magenta, closely related to fuchsia). The specific descriptor 'Royal Fuchsia' emphasizes a particularly rich, deep, or regal shade of fuchsia, often implying a slightly more purple or intense tone than a standard fuchsia.
First Recorded Use
The genus 'Fuchsia' was named by Charles Plumier around 1703. The color 'fuchsia' as a descriptor for a specific hue emerged later, likely in the mid-19th century with the advent of synthetic dyes that could consistently reproduce such a vibrant magenta. 'Royal Fuchsia' is a modern, descriptive color name.
Cultural Associations
Fuchsia as a color is often associated with vibrancy, femininity, playfulness, and exoticism (due to the plant's tropical origins). It's a popular color in fashion, cosmetics, and interior design, especially for accents. 'Royal' often adds a connotation of luxury, depth, and sophistication to a color, suggesting a premium or more intense version of the base hue.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #CA2C92;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #CA2C92;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #CA2C92;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#CA2C92,
#2CCA64
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#CA2C92,
#2CCA64
);
}// SCSS variable
$royal-fuchsia: #CA2C92;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$royal-fuchsia-r: 202;
$royal-fuchsia-g: 44;
$royal-fuchsia-b: 146;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $royal-fuchsia;
color: rgba($royal-fuchsia-r, $royal-fuchsia-g, $royal-fuchsia-b, 0.8);
}