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Heliotrope

#C36BFA

Heliotrope is a cool light color with the hex code #C36BFA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 195, 107, 250 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 57%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX
#C36BFA
RGB
195, 107, 250
HSL
277°, 93%, 70%
CMYK
22, 57, 0, 2

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 277° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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(195, 107, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, 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 22C 57M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 22% cyan, 57% 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.

How to use Heliotrope

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C36BFA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 195, 107, 250;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C36BFA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 57%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(195, 107, 250)
rgba(195, 107, 250, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 277° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C36BFA?
#C36BFA is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 195, 107, 250. It has a hue of 277°, 93% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C36BFA?
The RGB color code for #C36BFA is rgb(195, 107, 250). This means it contains 195 red, 107 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?
Heliotrope (#C36BFA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C36BFA in CSS?
You can use #C36BFA in CSS with: background-color: #C36BFA; or color: #C36BFA; or as an RGB value: rgb(195, 107, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 57%, 0%, 2%.