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Heliotrope

#C872F3

Heliotrope is a cool light color with the hex code #C872F3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 200, 114, 243 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 53%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX
#C872F3
RGB
200, 114, 243
HSL
280°, 84%, 70%
CMYK
18, 53, 0, 5

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 280° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 70% 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(200, 114, 243), where the blue channel is highest at 243, 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 18C 53M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 18% cyan, 53% 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: #C872F3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 114, 243;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C872F3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 53%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 114, 243)
rgba(200, 114, 243, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 280° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C872F3?
#C872F3 is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 200, 114, 243. It has a hue of 280°, 84% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C872F3?
The RGB color code for #C872F3 is rgb(200, 114, 243). This means it contains 200 red, 114 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?
Heliotrope (#C872F3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C872F3 in CSS?
You can use #C872F3 in CSS with: background-color: #C872F3; or color: #C872F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 114, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 53%, 0%, 5%.