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Steel Pink

#B514B8

Steel Pink is a cool medium color with the hex code #B514B8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 181, 20, 184 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 89%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Pink Color Values

HEX
#B514B8
RGB
181, 20, 184
HSL
299°, 80%, 40%
CMYK
2, 89, 0, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Pink sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 80% 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 2%, 89%, 0%, 28% 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: #B514B8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 20, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B514B8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 89%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(181, 20, 184)
rgba(181, 20, 184, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B514B8?
#B514B8 is Steel Pink, a cool medium color with RGB values of 181, 20, 184. It has a hue of 299°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B514B8?
The RGB color code for #B514B8 is rgb(181, 20, 184). This means it contains 181 red, 20 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Pink a warm or cool color?
Steel Pink (#B514B8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B514B8 in CSS?
You can use #B514B8 in CSS with: background-color: #B514B8; or color: #B514B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 20, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 89%, 0%, 28%.

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