Shocking is a
warm light color with the hex code #D590BD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
213, 144, 189 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 32%, 11%, 16% for print applications.
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Shocking
#D590BD
Shocking color values
- HEX
- #D590BD
- RGB
- 213, 144, 189
- HSL
- 321°, 45%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 32, 11, 16
Shades & tints
About this color
Shocking sits at 321° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Shocking is rendered as rgb(213, 144, 189), where the red channel dominates at 213, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Shocking translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 32M 11Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (32%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Shocking
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D590BD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 213, 144, 189;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D590BD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 32%
Y: 11%
K: 16% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(213, 144, 189)
rgba(213, 144, 189, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D590BD?
What is the RGB value of #D590BD?
Is Shocking a warm or cool color?
How do I use #D590BD in CSS?
background-color: #D590BD; or color: #D590BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(213, 144, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 32%, 11%, 16%.