Baker-Miller Pink
HEX: #FF91AF | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF91AF
255, 145, 175
343°, 43% ,100%
0, 43.14, 31.37, 0
About Baker-Miller Pink
Baker-Miller Pink (#FF91AF) is a color with RGB(255, 145, 175) and HSL(343.64°, 43.14%, 100%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #91FFE1, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #AFFF91 and #91AFFF. The name comes from Baker-Miller Pink (English).
- HEX: #FF91AF
- RGB: 255, 145, 175
- HSL: 343.64°, 43.14%, 100%
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Background, Print
- Complementary color: #91FFE1
- Triadic colors: #AFFF91, #91AFFF
- The name comes from Baker-Miller Pink (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #FF91AF from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#BABAAC
#A2A2B0
#FD9595
#B2B2B2
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Baker-Miller Pink, also known as P-618 or 'Drunk Tank Pink', was developed by researchers Alexander G. Schauss, Ph.D., and later studied by Navy Lieutenant Commander Frank Miller and Chief Warrant Officer John Baker. In 1979, Schauss published a paper on the color's effects, suggesting it could reduce aggression and anxiety. Miller and Baker, working at the Naval Correctional Facility in Seattle, painted a holding cell this specific shade of pink and observed a significant reduction in aggressive behavior among inmates. They found that after exposure to the color, inmates were less likely to act out and had reduced physical strength. The color was named after them due to their practical application and study of its effects.
First Recorded Use
1979
Cultural Associations
Baker-Miller Pink gained notoriety for its purported calming effects and was adopted in various institutional settings, including prisons, psychiatric facilities, and even some sports locker rooms (where opponents' locker rooms were painted pink to supposedly reduce their aggression). While initial studies showed promising results, subsequent research has yielded mixed findings, with some studies failing to replicate the calming effects. Despite the scientific debate, the color remains a popular topic in color psychology and design, often cited for its historical association with mood alteration. It has also appeared in popular culture as a reference to its calming or subduing properties.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FF91AF;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FF91AF;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FF91AF;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FF91AF,
#FFFFFF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FF91AF,
#FFFFFF
);
}// SCSS variable
$baker-miller-pink: #FF91AF;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$baker-miller-pink-r: 255;
$baker-miller-pink-g: 145;
$baker-miller-pink-b: 175;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $baker-miller-pink;
color: rgba($baker-miller-pink-r, $baker-miller-pink-g, $baker-miller-pink-b, 0.8);
}