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Shocking Pink

#F500BC

Shocking Pink is a warm medium color with the hex code #F500BC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 245, 0, 188 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 23%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shocking Pink color values

HEX
#F500BC
RGB
245, 0, 188
HSL
314°, 100%, 48%
CMYK
0, 100, 23, 4

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Shocking Pink sits at 314° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 48% 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(245, 0, 188), where the red channel dominates at 245, 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 23Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 100% magenta, 23% 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: #F500BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 245, 0, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F500BC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 23%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(245, 0, 188)
rgba(245, 0, 188, 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 #F500BC?
#F500BC is Shocking Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 245, 0, 188. It has a hue of 314°, 100% saturation, and 48% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F500BC?
The RGB color code for #F500BC is rgb(245, 0, 188). This means it contains 245 red, 0 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shocking Pink a warm or cool color?
Shocking Pink (#F500BC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F500BC in CSS?
You can use #F500BC in CSS with: background-color: #F500BC; or color: #F500BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 0, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 23%, 4%.

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