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Hot Pink

#D9599D

Hot Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #D9599D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 217, 89, 157 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 59%, 28%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hot Pink Color Values

HEX
#D9599D
RGB
217, 89, 157
HSL
328°, 63%, 60%
CMYK
0, 59, 28, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hot Pink sits at 328° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 63% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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%, 59%, 28%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Hot Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D9599D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 89, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D9599D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 59%
Y: 28%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(217, 89, 157)
rgba(217, 89, 157, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 328° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9599D?
#D9599D is Hot Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 217, 89, 157. It has a hue of 328°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D9599D?
The RGB color code for #D9599D is rgb(217, 89, 157). This means it contains 217 red, 89 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hot Pink a warm or cool color?
Hot Pink (#D9599D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D9599D in CSS?
You can use #D9599D in CSS with: background-color: #D9599D; or color: #D9599D; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 89, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 59%, 28%, 15%.

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