Color swatch image showing Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) with RGB(252,15,192) values

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) Color Information

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) RGB value is (252, 15, 192). The hex color red value is 252, green is 15, and blue is 192. Its HSL format shows a hue of 315°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 94 percent, 24 percent, 1 percent.

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Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) Color Meaning

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) embodies exuberance, boldness, and striking expressiveness. This vivid magenta Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) evokes high energy, attention-grabbing fashion, and artistic vibrancy. Psychologically, it stimulates excitement, creativity, and assertive self-expression, encouraging confidence and dynamic interaction. Culturally, Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) is used in contemporary design, branding, and pop culture to signify audacity, modernity, and flamboyant flair. Spiritually, it channels vibrant life energy, bold emotional engagement, and joyful presence, fostering fearless expression and heightened awareness. Its intense hue is both energizing and visually commanding.

Color Conversion

Convert Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) 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
#FC0FC0
RGB
rgb(252, 15, 192)
HSL
hsl(315°, 98%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 94%, 24%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(315°, 94%, 99%)
XYZ
49.8301 24.8429 52.0380
Yxy
24.8429 0.3933 0.1961
Hunter Lab
49.8427 12.1490 -3.6711
CIE-Lab
56.9220 88.8508 -30.6412

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red252 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green15 / 255 (6%)
Blue192 / 255 (75%)
75%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) 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

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) 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 Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) 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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#FC0FC0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FC0FC0 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

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0)

protanopia

#959395

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FC0FC0;

Text Color

color: #FC0FC0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FC0FC0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FC0FC040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FC0FC0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC0FC0 0%, #9b0274 100%);

Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Shocking Pink (#FC0FC0) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.