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Steel Pink

#AE18B4

Steel Pink is a cool medium color with the hex code #AE18B4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 174, 24, 180 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 87%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Pink Color Values

HEX
#AE18B4
RGB
174, 24, 180
HSL
298°, 76%, 40%
CMYK
3, 87, 0, 29

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Pink sits at 298° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 76% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant 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 3%, 87%, 0%, 29% 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: #AE18B4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 174, 24, 180;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AE18B4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 87%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(174, 24, 180)
rgba(174, 24, 180, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 298° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE18B4?
#AE18B4 is Steel Pink, a cool medium color with RGB values of 174, 24, 180. It has a hue of 298°, 76% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AE18B4?
The RGB color code for #AE18B4 is rgb(174, 24, 180). This means it contains 174 red, 24 green, and 180 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Pink a warm or cool color?
Steel Pink (#AE18B4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AE18B4 in CSS?
You can use #AE18B4 in CSS with: background-color: #AE18B4; or color: #AE18B4; or as an RGB value: rgb(174, 24, 180). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 87%, 0%, 29%.

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