Color swatch image showing Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) with RGB(215,72,148) values

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) Color Information

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) RGB value is (215, 72, 148). The hex color red value is 215, green is 72, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 328°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 31 percent, 16 percent.

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Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) Color Meaning

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) projects a more sophisticated and vibrant expression of femininity, blending energetic passion with modern confidence. This strong, purplish-pink is less innocent and more declarative than standard pink, suggesting boldness, contemporary flair, and unapologetic individuality. Psychologically, Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) is stimulating and self-assured, promoting feelings of energetic love, creative expression, and a vibrant, modern identity. It captures attention with its electric warmth and stylish depth. This color is tender but powerful. Culturally, as a specific Pantone formulation, Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) represents the professionalization and diversification of pink in design, fashion, and branding. Symbolically, it stands for empowered sentiment, passion with a clear voice, and femininity that is dynamic and complex. Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) is often used to signal a break from traditional pink stereotypes, offering a hue that is still recognizably feminine but carries connotations of strength, innovation, and contemporary sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D74894
RGB
rgb(215, 72, 148)
HSL
hsl(328°, 64%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 31%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(328°, 67%, 84%)
XYZ
35.6870 21.2199 30.2319
Yxy
21.2199 0.4095 0.2435
Hunter Lab
46.0651 6.6460 -0.9677
CIE-Lab
53.1893 62.4820 -11.1844

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D74894 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894)

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D74894;

Text Color

color: #D74894;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D74894;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D7489440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D74894;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D74894 0%, #891e57 100%);

Pink (Pantone) (#D74894) Color FAQs

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