Color swatch image showing Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) with RGB(170,0,187) values

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) Color Information

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) RGB value is (170, 0, 187). The hex color red value is 170, green is 0, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 295°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

Heliotrope Magenta
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Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) Color Meaning

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) signifies intensity refined through intention. This saturated tone carries emotional force without chaos. Therefore, Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) feels powerful yet controlled. Mentally, Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) heightens focus on passion driven goals. It encourages commitment and expressive confidence. Branding teams use Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) to signal bold identity and emotional clarity. Symbolically, Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) connects to transformation and self assertion. It reflects change chosen consciously. Spiritually, Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) represents alignment between desire and purpose.

Color Conversion

Convert Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) 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
#AA00BB
RGB
rgb(170, 0, 187)
HSL
hsl(295°, 100%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 100%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(295°, 100%, 73%)
XYZ
25.5472 12.1339 48.0093
Yxy
12.1339 0.2981 0.1416
Hunter Lab
34.8337 4.5386 -3.5728
CIE-Lab
41.4282 75.1446 -53.2106

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) 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

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) 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 Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) 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.

#FFFFFF
#AA00BB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AA00BB 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

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB)

protanopia

#605f8e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AA00BB;

Text Color

color: #AA00BB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AA00BB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AA00BB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AA00BB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AA00BB 0%, #690073 100%);

Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Heliotrope Magenta (#AA00BB) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.