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Steel Pink

#BB11B2

Steel Pink is a warm medium color with the hex code #BB11B2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 187, 17, 178 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 5%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Pink Color Values

HEX
#BB11B2
RGB
187, 17, 178
HSL
303°, 83%, 40%
CMYK
0, 91, 5, 27

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Pink sits at 303° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 83% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Steel Pink work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Steel Pink in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 91%, 5%, 27% 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: #BB11B2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 17, 178;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BB11B2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 5%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(187, 17, 178)
rgba(187, 17, 178, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 303° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB11B2?
#BB11B2 is Steel Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 187, 17, 178. It has a hue of 303°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BB11B2?
The RGB color code for #BB11B2 is rgb(187, 17, 178). This means it contains 187 red, 17 green, and 178 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Pink a warm or cool color?
Steel Pink (#BB11B2) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BB11B2 in CSS?
You can use #BB11B2 in CSS with: background-color: #BB11B2; or color: #BB11B2; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 17, 178). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 5%, 27%.

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