Electric Purple is a
cool medium color with the hex code #AA16E9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
170, 22, 233 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 91%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Electric Purple
#AA16E9
Electric Purple Color Values
- HEX
- #AA16E9
- RGB
- 170, 22, 233
- HSL
- 282°, 83%, 50%
- CMYK
- 27, 91, 0, 9
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Electric Purple sits at 282° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 83% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Electric Purple work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.
When using Electric Purple in print, the CMYK breakdown of 27%, 91%, 0%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Electric Purple
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AA16E9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 170, 22, 233;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AA16E9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 27%
M: 91%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(170, 22, 233)
rgba(170, 22, 233, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AA16E9?
#AA16E9 is Electric Purple, a cool medium color with RGB values of 170, 22, 233. It has a hue of 282°, 83%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AA16E9?
The RGB color code for #AA16E9 is rgb(170, 22, 233). This means it contains 170 red,
22 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Electric Purple a warm or cool color?
Electric Purple (#AA16E9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AA16E9 in CSS?
You can use #AA16E9 in CSS with:
background-color: #AA16E9; or color: #AA16E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 22, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 91%, 0%, 9%.