Psychology
Pink softens red's intensity — tender, playful, and intimate. Contemporary design has reclaimed it from purely feminine associations.
Meaning
Romance, sweetness, and (more recently) gender-fluid expression. Hot pinks signal energy and youth; dusty pinks feel grown-up and editorial.
Applications
Perfect for beauty, lifestyle, fashion, and challenger brands looking to stand out. Pair with deep charcoal or burgundy for editorial weight.
Conversion
HEX
230322
RGB
35, 3, 34
HSL
302, 84%, 7%
HSB
302, 91%, 14%
CMYK
0, 91, 3, 86
LAB
5, 19, -13
LCH
5, 23, 327
OKLCH
0.18, 0.07, 329
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
5, 6, -7
HWB
302, 1%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
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