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
884392
RGB
136, 67, 146
HSL
292, 37%, 42%
HSB
292, 54%, 57%
CMYK
7, 54, 0, 43
LAB
40, 39, -31
LCH
40, 50, 322
OKLCH
0.50, 0.14, 322
XYZ
17, 11, 28
LUV
40, 29, -49
HWB
292, 26%, 43%
Pantone
2602 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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