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Steel Pink

#B23DC2

Steel Pink is a cool medium color with the hex code #B23DC2. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 178, 61, 194 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 69%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Pink Color Values

HEX
#B23DC2
RGB
178, 61, 194
HSL
293°, 52%, 50%
CMYK
8, 69, 0, 24

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Pink sits at 293° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 52% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated 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 8%, 69%, 0%, 24% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Steel Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B23DC2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 178, 61, 194;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B23DC2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 8%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(178, 61, 194)
rgba(178, 61, 194, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 293° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B23DC2?
#B23DC2 is Steel Pink, a cool medium color with RGB values of 178, 61, 194. It has a hue of 293°, 52% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B23DC2?
The RGB color code for #B23DC2 is rgb(178, 61, 194). This means it contains 178 red, 61 green, and 194 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Pink a warm or cool color?
Steel Pink (#B23DC2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B23DC2 in CSS?
You can use #B23DC2 in CSS with: background-color: #B23DC2; or color: #B23DC2; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 61, 194). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 69%, 0%, 24%.

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