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Hot Pink

#BC2973

Hot Pink is a warm medium color with the hex code #BC2973. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 41, 115 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 78%, 39%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hot Pink Color Values

HEX
#BC2973
RGB
188, 41, 115
HSL
330°, 64%, 45%
CMYK
0, 78, 39, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hot Pink sits at 330° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 64% saturation and 45% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Hot 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 Hot Pink in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 78%, 39%, 26% 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 Hot Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC2973;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 41, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BC2973',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 78%
Y: 39%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(188, 41, 115)
rgba(188, 41, 115, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 330° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC2973?
#BC2973 is Hot Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 188, 41, 115. It has a hue of 330°, 64% saturation, and 45% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BC2973?
The RGB color code for #BC2973 is rgb(188, 41, 115). This means it contains 188 red, 41 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hot Pink a warm or cool color?
Hot Pink (#BC2973) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BC2973 in CSS?
You can use #BC2973 in CSS with: background-color: #BC2973; or color: #BC2973; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 41, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 78%, 39%, 26%.

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