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
EDADD7
RGB
237, 173, 215
HSL
321, 64%, 80%
HSB
321, 27%, 93%
CMYK
0, 27, 9, 7
LAB
78, 29, -12
LCH
78, 31, 338
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 340
XYZ
62, 53, 71
LUV
78, 35, -24
HWB
321, 68%, 7%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named pink on shades of pink, or all families on colors.