Heliotrope is a
cool light color with the hex code #AA50E2.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
170, 80, 226 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 65%, 0%, 11% for print applications.
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Heliotrope
#AA50E2
Heliotrope color values
- HEX
- #AA50E2
- RGB
- 170, 80, 226
- HSL
- 277°, 72%, 60%
- CMYK
- 25, 65, 0, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Heliotrope sits at 277° on the color wheel with 72% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 72% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Heliotrope is rendered as rgb(170, 80, 226), where the blue channel is highest at 226, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Heliotrope translates to a CMYK breakdown of 25C 65M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (65%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Heliotrope
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AA50E2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 170, 80, 226;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AA50E2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 25%
M: 65%
Y: 0%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(170, 80, 226)
rgba(170, 80, 226, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AA50E2?
#AA50E2 is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 170, 80, 226. It has a hue of 277°, 72%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AA50E2?
The RGB color code for #AA50E2 is rgb(170, 80, 226). This means it contains 170 red,
80 green, and 226 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?
Heliotrope (#AA50E2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AA50E2 in CSS?
You can use #AA50E2 in CSS with:
background-color: #AA50E2; or color: #AA50E2; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 80, 226). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 65%, 0%, 11%.