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Shocking

#DA8BBE

Shocking is a warm light color with the hex code #DA8BBE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 218, 139, 190 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 36%, 13%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shocking color values

HEX
#DA8BBE
RGB
218, 139, 190
HSL
321°, 52%, 70%
CMYK
0, 36, 13, 15

About this color

Shocking sits at 321° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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(218, 139, 190), where the red channel dominates at 218, giving the color a clear red cast. 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 36M 13Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (36%), 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.

How to use Shocking

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DA8BBE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 139, 190;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DA8BBE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 36%
Y: 13%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(218, 139, 190)
rgba(218, 139, 190, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 321° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DA8BBE?
#DA8BBE is Shocking, a warm light color with RGB values of 218, 139, 190. It has a hue of 321°, 52% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DA8BBE?
The RGB color code for #DA8BBE is rgb(218, 139, 190). This means it contains 218 red, 139 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shocking a warm or cool color?
Shocking (#DA8BBE) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DA8BBE in CSS?
You can use #DA8BBE in CSS with: background-color: #DA8BBE; or color: #DA8BBE; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 139, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 36%, 13%, 15%.