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Hot Pink

#DF53BF

Hot Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #DF53BF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 223, 83, 191 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 63%, 14%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hot Pink Color Values

HEX
#DF53BF
RGB
223, 83, 191
HSL
314°, 69%, 60%
CMYK
0, 63, 14, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hot Pink sits at 314° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 69% 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%, 63%, 14%, 13% 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: #DF53BF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 83, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DF53BF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 63%
Y: 14%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(223, 83, 191)
rgba(223, 83, 191, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF53BF?
#DF53BF is Hot Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 223, 83, 191. It has a hue of 314°, 69% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DF53BF?
The RGB color code for #DF53BF is rgb(223, 83, 191). This means it contains 223 red, 83 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hot Pink a warm or cool color?
Hot Pink (#DF53BF) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DF53BF in CSS?
You can use #DF53BF in CSS with: background-color: #DF53BF; or color: #DF53BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 83, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 63%, 14%, 13%.

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