Heliotrope

Q: How do I use #AC59D9 in CSS?

You can use #AC59D9 in CSS with: background-color: #AC59D9; or color: #AC59D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 89, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 59%, 0%, 15%.

#AC59D9

Heliotrope is a cool light color with the hex code #AC59D9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 172, 89, 217 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 59%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX: #AC59D9
RGB: 172, 89, 217
HSL: 279°, 63%, 60%
CMYK: 21, 59, 0, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 279° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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(172, 89, 217), where the blue channel is highest at 217, 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 21C 59M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (59%), 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: #AC59D9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 89, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AC59D9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 59%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(172, 89, 217)
rgba(172, 89, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 279° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AC59D9?

#AC59D9 is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 172, 89, 217. It has a hue of 279°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AC59D9?

The RGB color code for #AC59D9 is rgb(172, 89, 217). This means it contains 172 red, 89 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?

Heliotrope (#AC59D9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AC59D9 in CSS?

You can use #AC59D9 in CSS with: background-color: #AC59D9; or color: #AC59D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 89, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 59%, 0%, 15%.