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Hot Pink

#F273D9

Hot Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #F273D9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 115, 217 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 10%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hot Pink Color Values

HEX
#F273D9
RGB
242, 115, 217
HSL
312°, 83%, 70%
CMYK
0, 52, 10, 5

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hot Pink sits at 312° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 83% saturation and 70% 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%, 52%, 10%, 5% 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: #F273D9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 115, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F273D9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 10%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(242, 115, 217)
rgba(242, 115, 217, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F273D9?
#F273D9 is Hot Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 115, 217. It has a hue of 312°, 83% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F273D9?
The RGB color code for #F273D9 is rgb(242, 115, 217). This means it contains 242 red, 115 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hot Pink a warm or cool color?
Hot Pink (#F273D9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F273D9 in CSS?
You can use #F273D9 in CSS with: background-color: #F273D9; or color: #F273D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 115, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 10%, 5%.

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