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Heliotrope
What color is Heliotrope?
Heliotrope is a color that is named after the flower of the same name.
It can refer to several shades of purple, including violet, lavender, lilac, mauve, and amethyst.
Heliotrope colors can have variations in tint, tone, hue, saturation, and chroma.
According to the hexadecimal color system, heliotrope has the code #DF73FF, which means it is composed of 87.45% red, 45.1% green, and 100% blue.
In the CMYK color system, it has 13% cyan, 55% magenta, 0% yellow, and 0% black.
In the HSL color system, it has a hue angle of 286.3 degrees, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness of 72.5%.
Heliotrope is a very light magenta color that can be used for various purposes, such as design, art, fashion, and decoration.
This color is often associated with spirituality, mystery, creativity, and royalty.
Heliotrope can also be used as a symbol of healing, as the flower was believed to have medicinal properties in ancient times.
It is a popular color choice for spring and summer, as it evokes a sense of freshness and vitality.
Example of the palette with the Heliotrope color
![Palette with colors: Flavescent, Zinnwaldite and Heliotrope Picture with primary colors of Flavescent, Zinnwaldite, Heliotrope, Ochre and Blue purple](/images/heliotrope/painting-of-a-mountain-range.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Heliotrope color
![Palette with colors: Violet-eggplant, Pink pearl and Heliotrope Picture with primary colors of Violet-eggplant, Pink pearl, Heliotrope, Old rose and Ube](/images/heliotrope/city-skyline-with-a-lot-of-tall-buildings.webp)
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What are the examples of Heliotrope color in life?
It is a pink-purple tint that can be found in nature and in art.
Some examples of heliotrope color in life are:
The clusters of small purple or blue blooms of the heliotrope plant.
The vibrant shade that mixes magenta and violet and can be used to decorate rooms.
The color of some varieties of quartz and agate that have a reddish-purple hue.
Example of the palette with the Heliotrope color
![Palette with colors: Canonical aubergine, Purple Heart and Heliotrope Picture with primary colors of Canonical aubergine, Purple Heart, Heliotrope, Deep carrot orange and Cornsilk](/images/heliotrope/bouquet-of-purple-roses.webp)
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