Wisteria

Q: How do I use #865DA2 in CSS?

You can use #865DA2 in CSS with: background-color: #865DA2; or color: #865DA2; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 93, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 43%, 0%, 36%.

#865DA2

Wisteria is a cool medium color with the hex code #865DA2. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 134, 93, 162 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 43%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wisteria color values

HEX: #865DA2
RGB: 134, 93, 162
HSL: 276°, 27%, 50%
CMYK: 17, 43, 0, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wisteria sits at 276° on the color wheel with 27% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 27% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Wisteria is rendered as rgb(134, 93, 162), where the blue channel is highest at 162, anchoring the color in the cool register. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Wisteria translates to a CMYK breakdown of 17C 43M 0Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Wisteria

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #865DA2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 134, 93, 162;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#865DA2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(134, 93, 162)
rgba(134, 93, 162, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 276° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #865DA2?

#865DA2 is Wisteria, a cool medium color with RGB values of 134, 93, 162. It has a hue of 276°, 27% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #865DA2?

The RGB color code for #865DA2 is rgb(134, 93, 162). This means it contains 134 red, 93 green, and 162 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wisteria a warm or cool color?

Wisteria (#865DA2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #865DA2 in CSS?

You can use #865DA2 in CSS with: background-color: #865DA2; or color: #865DA2; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 93, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 43%, 0%, 36%.