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Deep Pink

#C40879

Deep Pink is a warm medium color with the hex code #C40879. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 196, 8, 121 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 96%, 38%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Pink Color Values

HEX
#C40879
RGB
196, 8, 121
HSL
324°, 92%, 40%
CMYK
0, 96, 38, 23

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deep Pink sits at 324° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 92% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Deep 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 Deep Pink in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 96%, 38%, 23% 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 Deep Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C40879;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 8, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C40879',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 96%
Y: 38%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(196, 8, 121)
rgba(196, 8, 121, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 324° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C40879?
#C40879 is Deep Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 196, 8, 121. It has a hue of 324°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C40879?
The RGB color code for #C40879 is rgb(196, 8, 121). This means it contains 196 red, 8 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Pink a warm or cool color?
Deep Pink (#C40879) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C40879 in CSS?
You can use #C40879 in CSS with: background-color: #C40879; or color: #C40879; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 8, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 96%, 38%, 23%.

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