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Steel Pink

#AA40BF

Steel Pink is a cool medium color with the hex code #AA40BF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 170, 64, 191 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 66%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Pink Color Values

HEX
#AA40BF
RGB
170, 64, 191
HSL
290°, 50%, 50%
CMYK
11, 66, 0, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Pink sits at 290° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 50% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Steel Pink work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Steel Pink in print, the CMYK breakdown of 11%, 66%, 0%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Steel Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AA40BF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 170, 64, 191;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AA40BF',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 66%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(170, 64, 191)
rgba(170, 64, 191, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 290° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA40BF?
#AA40BF is Steel Pink, a cool medium color with RGB values of 170, 64, 191. It has a hue of 290°, 50% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AA40BF?
The RGB color code for #AA40BF is rgb(170, 64, 191). This means it contains 170 red, 64 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Pink a warm or cool color?
Steel Pink (#AA40BF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AA40BF in CSS?
You can use #AA40BF in CSS with: background-color: #AA40BF; or color: #AA40BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 64, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 66%, 0%, 25%.

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