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
896386
RGB
137, 99, 134
HSL
305, 16%, 46%
HSB
305, 28%, 54%
CMYK
0, 28, 2, 46
LAB
47, 20, -13
LCH
47, 24, 327
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 329
XYZ
19, 16, 25
LUV
47, 19, -22
HWB
305, 39%, 46%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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