Shocking Pink is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FE2ABE.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
254, 42, 190 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 83%, 25%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Shocking Pink
#FE2ABE
Shocking Pink color values
- HEX
- #FE2ABE
- RGB
- 254, 42, 190
- HSL
- 318°, 99%, 58%
- CMYK
- 0, 83, 25, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Shocking Pink sits at 318° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 58% 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, 42, 190), 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 83M 25Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 83% magenta, 25% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Shocking Pink
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FE2ABE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 254, 42, 190;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FE2ABE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 83%
Y: 25%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(254, 42, 190)
rgba(254, 42, 190, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FE2ABE?
#FE2ABE is Shocking Pink, a warm medium color with RGB values of 254, 42, 190. It has a hue of 318°, 99%
saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FE2ABE?
The RGB color code for #FE2ABE is rgb(254, 42, 190). This means it contains 254 red,
42 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shocking Pink a warm or cool color?
Shocking Pink (#FE2ABE) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FE2ABE in CSS?
You can use #FE2ABE in CSS with:
background-color: #FE2ABE; or color: #FE2ABE; or as an RGB value: rgb(254, 42, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 25%, 0%.