Heliotrope is a
cool light color with the hex code #BE43EF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
190, 67, 239 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 72%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
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Heliotrope
#BE43EF
Heliotrope color values
- HEX
- #BE43EF
- RGB
- 190, 67, 239
- HSL
- 283°, 84%, 60%
- CMYK
- 21, 72, 0, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Heliotrope sits at 283° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Heliotrope is rendered as rgb(190, 67, 239), where the blue channel is highest at 239, 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 72M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) 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: #BE43EF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 190, 67, 239;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BE43EF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 21%
M: 72%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(190, 67, 239)
rgba(190, 67, 239, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #BE43EF?
#BE43EF is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 190, 67, 239. It has a hue of 283°, 84%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BE43EF?
The RGB color code for #BE43EF is rgb(190, 67, 239). This means it contains 190 red,
67 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?
Heliotrope (#BE43EF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BE43EF in CSS?
You can use #BE43EF in CSS with:
background-color: #BE43EF; or color: #BE43EF; or as an RGB value: rgb(190, 67, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 72%, 0%, 6%.