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
DFB4E3
RGB
223, 180, 227
HSL
295, 46%, 80%
HSB
295, 21%, 89%
CMYK
2, 21, 0, 11
LAB
78, 22, -18
LCH
78, 28, 321
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 324
XYZ
61, 54, 80
LUV
78, 21, -31
HWB
295, 71%, 11%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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