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Steel Pink

#901CB0

Steel Pink is a cool medium color with the hex code #901CB0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 144, 28, 176 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 84%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Pink Color Values

HEX
#901CB0
RGB
144, 28, 176
HSL
287°, 73%, 40%
CMYK
18, 84, 0, 31

About this color

Steel Pink sits at 287° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 73% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Steel Pink work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Steel Pink in print, the CMYK breakdown of 18%, 84%, 0%, 31% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Steel Pink

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #901CB0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 28, 176;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#901CB0',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 84%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(144, 28, 176)
rgba(144, 28, 176, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 287° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #901CB0?
#901CB0 is Steel Pink, a cool medium color with RGB values of 144, 28, 176. It has a hue of 287°, 73% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #901CB0?
The RGB color code for #901CB0 is rgb(144, 28, 176). This means it contains 144 red, 28 green, and 176 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Pink a warm or cool color?
Steel Pink (#901CB0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #901CB0 in CSS?
You can use #901CB0 in CSS with: background-color: #901CB0; or color: #901CB0; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 28, 176). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 84%, 0%, 31%.