Heliotrope

Q: How do I use #DF68FD in CSS?

You can use #DF68FD in CSS with: background-color: #DF68FD; or color: #DF68FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 104, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 59%, 0%, 1%.

#DF68FD

Heliotrope is a cool light color with the hex code #DF68FD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 223, 104, 253 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 59%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heliotrope color values

HEX: #DF68FD
RGB: 223, 104, 253
HSL: 288°, 97%, 70%
CMYK: 12, 59, 0, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Heliotrope sits at 288° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta 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(223, 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 12C 59M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 12% 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: #DF68FD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 104, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DF68FD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 59%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(223, 104, 253)
rgba(223, 104, 253, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 288° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DF68FD?

#DF68FD is Heliotrope, a cool light color with RGB values of 223, 104, 253. It has a hue of 288°, 97% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DF68FD?

The RGB color code for #DF68FD is rgb(223, 104, 253). This means it contains 223 red, 104 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Heliotrope a warm or cool color?

Heliotrope (#DF68FD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DF68FD in CSS?

You can use #DF68FD in CSS with: background-color: #DF68FD; or color: #DF68FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 104, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 59%, 0%, 1%.