Heliotrope

Heliotrope

he·li·o·trope P Pronunciation Key (hll--trp) n.

• a moderate, light, or brilliant violet to moderate or deep reddish purple. Also, a grayish purple color.

• any of several plants of the genus Heliotropium, especially H. arborescens, native to Peru and having small, highly fragrant purplish flowers.

• any of various plants that turn toward the sun.
• A song by Robyn Hitchcock.

Etymology

Heliotrope derives its name from Greek words meaning sun and turning.

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Heliotrope is shown in this swatch.

Color Coordinates

Hex triplet = #DF73FF
RGB    (r, g, b)    =  (223, 115, 255)
CMYK   (c, m, y, k) =  (0.13, 0.55, 0, 0)
HSV    (h, s, v)    =  (286, 55, 100)

See also

• List of colors