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
E1BBDD
RGB
225, 187, 221
HSL
306, 39%, 81%
HSB
306, 17%, 88%
CMYK
0, 17, 2, 12
LAB
80, 18, -12
LCH
80, 22, 327
OKLCH
0.84, 0.06, 330
XYZ
62, 57, 76
LUV
80, 20, -22
HWB
306, 73%, 12%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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