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Shocking Pink

#DB00AC

Shocking Pink is a warm medium color with the hex code #DB00AC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 219, 0, 172 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 21%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shocking Pink color values

HEX
#DB00AC
RGB
219, 0, 172
HSL
313°, 100%, 43%
CMYK
0, 100, 21, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Shocking Pink sits at 313° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 43% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Shocking Pink is rendered as rgb(219, 0, 172), where the red channel dominates at 219, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Shocking Pink translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 21Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (100%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Shocking Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DB00AC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 0, 172;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DB00AC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 21%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(219, 0, 172)
rgba(219, 0, 172, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 313° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DB00AC?
#DB00AC is Shocking Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 219, 0, 172. It has a hue of 313°, 100% saturation, and 43% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DB00AC?
The RGB color code for #DB00AC is rgb(219, 0, 172). This means it contains 219 red, 0 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shocking Pink a warm or cool color?
Shocking Pink (#DB00AC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DB00AC in CSS?
You can use #DB00AC in CSS with: background-color: #DB00AC; or color: #DB00AC; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 0, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 21%, 14%.

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