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Heliotrope

#DC69FC

Heliotrope is a cool light color with the hex code #DC69FC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 105, 252 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 58%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX
#DC69FC
RGB
220, 105, 252
HSL
287°, 96%, 70%
CMYK
13, 58, 0, 1

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 287° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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(220, 105, 252), where the blue channel is highest at 252, 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 13C 58M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% cyan, 58% 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: #DC69FC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 105, 252;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DC69FC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(220, 105, 252)
rgba(220, 105, 252, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 287° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DC69FC?
#DC69FC is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 105, 252. It has a hue of 287°, 96% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DC69FC?
The RGB color code for #DC69FC is rgb(220, 105, 252). This means it contains 220 red, 105 green, and 252 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?
Heliotrope (#DC69FC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DC69FC in CSS?
You can use #DC69FC in CSS with: background-color: #DC69FC; or color: #DC69FC; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 105, 252). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 58%, 0%, 1%.