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
FCDAF0
RGB
252, 218, 240
HSL
321, 85%, 92%
HSB
321, 13%, 99%
CMYK
0, 13, 5, 1
LAB
90, 15, -6
LCH
90, 16, 337
OKLCH
0.92, 0.05, 339
XYZ
81, 77, 93
LUV
90, 18, -13
HWB
321, 85%, 1%
Pantone
White
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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