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Shocking Pink

#FE1BBD

Shocking Pink is a warm medium color with the hex code #FE1BBD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 254, 27, 189 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 89%, 26%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shocking Pink color values

HEX
#FE1BBD
RGB
254, 27, 189
HSL
317°, 99%, 55%
CMYK
0, 89, 26, 0

About this color

Shocking Pink sits at 317° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 99%, 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(254, 27, 189), where the red channel dominates at 254, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. 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 89M 26Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 89% magenta, 26% 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.

How to use Shocking Pink

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FE1BBD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 254, 27, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FE1BBD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 89%
Y: 26%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(254, 27, 189)
rgba(254, 27, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 317° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FE1BBD?
#FE1BBD is Shocking Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 254, 27, 189. It has a hue of 317°, 99% saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FE1BBD?
The RGB color code for #FE1BBD is rgb(254, 27, 189). This means it contains 254 red, 27 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shocking Pink a warm or cool color?
Shocking Pink (#FE1BBD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FE1BBD in CSS?
You can use #FE1BBD in CSS with: background-color: #FE1BBD; or color: #FE1BBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(254, 27, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 26%, 0%.