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
806C8E
RGB
128, 108, 142
HSL
275, 14%, 49%
HSB
275, 24%, 56%
CMYK
10, 24, 0, 44
LAB
49, 13, -16
LCH
49, 21, 310
OKLCH
0.56, 0.06, 311
XYZ
19, 17, 28
LUV
49, 9, -25
HWB
275, 42%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Dim Gray
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Gray
#808080
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