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Shocking Pink

#F21CC0

Shocking Pink is a warm medium color with the hex code #F21CC0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 28, 192 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 88%, 21%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shocking Pink color values

HEX
#F21CC0
RGB
242, 28, 192
HSL
314°, 89%, 53%
CMYK
0, 88, 21, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Shocking Pink sits at 314° on the color wheel with 89% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 89%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Shocking Pink is rendered as rgb(242, 28, 192), where the red channel dominates at 242, 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 88M 21Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 88% magenta, 21% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #F21CC0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 28, 192;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F21CC0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 88%
Y: 21%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(242, 28, 192)
rgba(242, 28, 192, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 314° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F21CC0?
#F21CC0 is Shocking Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 242, 28, 192. It has a hue of 314°, 89% saturation, and 53% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F21CC0?
The RGB color code for #F21CC0 is rgb(242, 28, 192). This means it contains 242 red, 28 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shocking Pink a warm or cool color?
Shocking Pink (#F21CC0) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F21CC0 in CSS?
You can use #F21CC0 in CSS with: background-color: #F21CC0; or color: #F21CC0; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 28, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 88%, 21%, 5%.

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