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Hot Pink

#D56CB1

Hot Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #D56CB1. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 213, 108, 177 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 49%, 17%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hot Pink Color Values

HEX
#D56CB1
RGB
213, 108, 177
HSL
321°, 56%, 63%
CMYK
0, 49, 17, 16

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hot Pink sits at 321° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 56% saturation and 63% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Hot Pink work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Hot Pink in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 49%, 17%, 16% 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: #D56CB1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 213, 108, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D56CB1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 49%
Y: 17%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(213, 108, 177)
rgba(213, 108, 177, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 321° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D56CB1?
#D56CB1 is Hot Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 213, 108, 177. It has a hue of 321°, 56% saturation, and 63% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D56CB1?
The RGB color code for #D56CB1 is rgb(213, 108, 177). This means it contains 213 red, 108 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hot Pink a warm or cool color?
Hot Pink (#D56CB1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D56CB1 in CSS?
You can use #D56CB1 in CSS with: background-color: #D56CB1; or color: #D56CB1; or as an RGB value: rgb(213, 108, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 49%, 17%, 16%.

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