Heliotrope is a
cool light color with the hex code #C168FD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
193, 104, 253 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 59%, 0%, 1% for print applications.
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Heliotrope
#C168FD
Heliotrope color values
- HEX
- #C168FD
- RGB
- 193, 104, 253
- HSL
- 276°, 97%, 70%
- CMYK
- 24, 59, 0, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Heliotrope sits at 276° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(193, 104, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, 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 24C 59M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 24% cyan, 59% 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: #C168FD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 193, 104, 253;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C168FD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 24%
M: 59%
Y: 0%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(193, 104, 253)
rgba(193, 104, 253, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C168FD?
#C168FD is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 193, 104, 253. It has a hue of 276°, 97%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C168FD?
The RGB color code for #C168FD is rgb(193, 104, 253). This means it contains 193 red,
104 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?
Heliotrope (#C168FD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C168FD in CSS?
You can use #C168FD in CSS with:
background-color: #C168FD; or color: #C168FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(193, 104, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 59%, 0%, 1%.