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Hot Pink

#FC78DB

Hot Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #FC78DB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 120, 219 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 13%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hot Pink Color Values

HEX
#FC78DB
RGB
252, 120, 219
HSL
315°, 96%, 73%
CMYK
0, 52, 13, 1

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hot Pink sits at 315° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 96% saturation and 73% 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%, 13%, 1% 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: #FC78DB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 120, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FC78DB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 13%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 120, 219)
rgba(252, 120, 219, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC78DB?
#FC78DB is Hot Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 120, 219. It has a hue of 315°, 96% saturation, and 73% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FC78DB?
The RGB color code for #FC78DB is rgb(252, 120, 219). This means it contains 252 red, 120 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hot Pink a warm or cool color?
Hot Pink (#FC78DB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FC78DB in CSS?
You can use #FC78DB in CSS with: background-color: #FC78DB; or color: #FC78DB; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 120, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 13%, 1%.

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