Kind of blue, counterpart of shocking pink? (8)
I believe the answer is:
electric
'kind of blue' is the definition.
(electric blue is a shade of blue)
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for electric that I've seen before include "Form of energy for lighting" , "Full of expectation" , "Emotionally charged" , "Energetic" , "Type of light, fire, shock, etc" .)