Heliotrope

Q: How do I use #B241E6 in CSS?

You can use #B241E6 in CSS with: background-color: #B241E6; or color: #B241E6; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 65, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 72%, 0%, 10%.

#B241E6

Heliotrope is a cool medium color with the hex code #B241E6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 178, 65, 230 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 72%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX: #B241E6
RGB: 178, 65, 230
HSL: 281°, 77%, 58%
CMYK: 23, 72, 0, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 281° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 77% 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(178, 65, 230), where the blue channel is highest at 230, anchoring the color in the cool register. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Heliotrope translates to a CMYK breakdown of 23C 72M 0Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (72%), 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: #B241E6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 178, 65, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B241E6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 23%
M: 72%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(178, 65, 230)
rgba(178, 65, 230, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 281° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B241E6?

#B241E6 is Heliotrope, a cool medium color with RGB values of 178, 65, 230. It has a hue of 281°, 77% saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B241E6?

The RGB color code for #B241E6 is rgb(178, 65, 230). This means it contains 178 red, 65 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?

Heliotrope (#B241E6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B241E6 in CSS?

You can use #B241E6 in CSS with: background-color: #B241E6; or color: #B241E6; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 65, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 72%, 0%, 10%.