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Heliotrope

#D966FF

Heliotrope is a cool light color with the hex code #D966FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 217, 102, 255 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 60%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX
#D966FF
RGB
217, 102, 255
HSL
285°, 100%, 70%
CMYK
15, 60, 0, 0

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 285° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(217, 102, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, 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 15C 60M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 15% cyan, 60% 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: #D966FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 102, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D966FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 15%
M: 60%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 102, 255)
rgba(217, 102, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 285° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D966FF?
#D966FF is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 217, 102, 255. It has a hue of 285°, 100% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D966FF?
The RGB color code for #D966FF is rgb(217, 102, 255). This means it contains 217 red, 102 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?
Heliotrope (#D966FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D966FF in CSS?
You can use #D966FF in CSS with: background-color: #D966FF; or color: #D966FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 102, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 60%, 0%, 0%.