Inspiration in the color heliotrope.

Learn the history and meaning of the color heliotrope, a light purple brightened with the vivacity of magenta.

Design with heliotrope

Heliotrope

#DF73FF

How to use the color heliotrope.

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Can the color heliotrope evoke a scent?

The heliotrope flower was used in the Middle Ages to make perfumes as well as dyes. Almost every flower has an aroma — but some are more delicious than others. Heliotropes are famous for their almond-cherry scent. Can the color heliotrope evoke this aroma? Unless you try it yourself in a project, you’ll never know.

Heliotrope color in interior design.

Home and business interiors come to life with the light but bright color heliotrope. The color can be bold “eye candy” without going overboard. A whole accent wall can be painted in the color heliotrope, or the linens in a blue and pink bedroom can sport the hue. Heliotrope color works especially well in living and dining room accessories, rugs, and artwork.

Combine heliotrope with other colors.

The color heliotrope combines with even lighter purples like lilac and lavender in soft summer palettes. Next to a metallic silver, heliotrope color takes on a festive, wintery feel. For a youthful palette, pair heliotrope with a medium or bright pink. Throw navy blue in for good measure, and all three colors become elevated to a look of elegance.

Tap into the psychology of the color heliotrope.

Heliotrope color primarily has the psychology of purple. Shades of purple blend the psychology of sophistication with desire. The undertone of magenta in heliotrope color gives it a more complex meaning. With this vivid base, heliotrope can transmit more passion and verve. The heliotrope flower’s historic meaning also shaped the psychology of the color heliotrope, making it a symbol of devotion, love, and grief.

Information about heliotrope color.

The heliotrope HEX code picker is #DF73FF. This is light purple mixed with vivid magenta.

Heliotrope color can be achieved in an RGB space with 223 red, 115 green, and 255 blue. The color heliotrope can be achieved in a CMYK color space with 13% cyan, 55% magenta, 0% yellow, and 0% black.

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What is the meaning of the color heliotrope?

Heliotrope color is a light purple with an overlay of magenta named after the Heliotropium flower. The color heliotrope is the vivid complement to softer hues of purple inspired by flowers, like orchid, lavender, and lilac. The magenta influence in heliotrope color is what gives it its vivacity.

All purples are a mix of red and blue, and heliotrope leans more into red. With four times as much magenta as cyan, the color heliotrope blooms in a soft yet vibrant hue.