PURPLES

Telemagenta

#AA22CC

RGB 170, 34, 204 · HSL 288°, 71%, 47% · CMYK 17, 83, 0, 20

Telemagenta is #AA22CC in HEX — rgb(170, 34, 204), hsl(288°, 71%, 47%), cmyk(17%, 83%, 0%, 20%).

Telemagenta pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 288°, 71%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#AA22CC

RGB170, 34, 204

HSL288°, 71%, 47%

HSV288°, 83%, 80%

CMYK17, 83, 0, 20

Decimal11150028

CSS RGBrgb(170, 34, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 71%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Bloom 680B-6

ΔE 10.8 · #A543D6

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 50.5 · #C05A99

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 50.9 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 51.6 · #D96CAD

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 51.7 · #D15B9B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 52.2 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 53.6 · #BD4380

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 54.9 · #835995

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 56.1 · #87558C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 56.3 · #243F90

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 57.3 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 57.6 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 59.1 · #7B598F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 60.4 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 61.9 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 74.1 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA22CC

#45CD23

Analogous

#5623CD

#AA22CC

#CD239A

Triadic

#AA22CC

#CDAB23

#23CDAB

Split-Complementary

#AA22CC

#9ACD23

#23CD56

Tetradic

#AA22CC

#CD5623

#45CD23

#239ACD

Monochromatic

#3E0D4A

#74188C

#AA22CC

#C759E3

#DD9BEE

Rectangle

#AA22CC

#CD2345

#45CD23

#23CDAB

Compound

#AA22CC

#CD239A

#45CD23

#23CD56

Variations

Lighter

#C146E0

#CB7DDF

#DEB8E7

Darker

#8B18A7

#610E75

#390746

Saturation

#875E91

#AB23CD

#B511DE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.51:1

vs Black

3.81:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA22CC

#567CCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA22CC

#5151C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA22CC

#9E604D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Telemagenta carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#BF46B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AA22CC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AC4BD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#41A328

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AA22CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA22CC;

CSS Variable

--color-telemagenta: #AA22CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'telemagenta': '#AA22CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA22CC] text-[#AA22CC]

SCSS

$telemagenta: #AA22CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA22CC?

#AA22CC is Telemagenta, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AA22CC warm or cool?

Telemagenta reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Telemagenta?

Telemagenta works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Telemagenta?

Telemagenta pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Telemagenta?

You can download Telemagenta on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Telemagenta?

The hex code is #AA22CC. In RGB it's 170, 34, 204, and in HSL it's 288°, 71%, 47%.

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