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
856F8F
RGB
133, 111, 143
HSL
281, 13%, 50%
HSB
281, 22%, 56%
CMYK
7, 22, 0, 44
LAB
50, 14, -14
LCH
50, 20, 314
OKLCH
0.57, 0.05, 315
XYZ
20, 18, 28
LUV
50, 10, -23
HWB
281, 44%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Royal Purple
#7851A9
Amethyst
#9966CC
Gray
#808080
Lavender
#B57EDC
Eggplant
#614051
Lilac
#C8A2C8
Dim Gray
#696969
Browse every named pink on shades of pink, or all families on colors.