Heliotrope

Q: How do I use #B370FF in CSS?

You can use #B370FF in CSS with: background-color: #B370FF; or color: #B370FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 112, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 56%, 0%, 0%.

#B370FF

Heliotrope is a cool light color with the hex code #B370FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 179, 112, 255 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 56%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX: #B370FF
RGB: 179, 112, 255
HSL: 268°, 100%, 72%
CMYK: 30, 56, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 268° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Heliotrope is rendered as rgb(179, 112, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, producing a strongly blue character. 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 30C 56M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 30% cyan, 56% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #B370FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 112, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B370FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 30%
M: 56%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 112, 255)
rgba(179, 112, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 268° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B370FF?

#B370FF is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 112, 255. It has a hue of 268°, 100% saturation, and 72% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B370FF?

The RGB color code for #B370FF is rgb(179, 112, 255). This means it contains 179 red, 112 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?

Heliotrope (#B370FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B370FF in CSS?

You can use #B370FF in CSS with: background-color: #B370FF; or color: #B370FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 112, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 56%, 0%, 0%.