Wisteria

Q: How do I use #8973BF in CSS?

You can use #8973BF in CSS with: background-color: #8973BF; or color: #8973BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 115, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 40%, 0%, 25%.

#8973BF

Wisteria is a cool light color with the hex code #8973BF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 137, 115, 191 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 40%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wisteria color values

HEX: #8973BF
RGB: 137, 115, 191
HSL: 257°, 37%, 60%
CMYK: 28, 40, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wisteria sits at 257° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Wisteria is rendered as rgb(137, 115, 191), where the blue channel is highest at 191, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Wisteria translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 40M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (40%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #8973BF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 137, 115, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8973BF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(137, 115, 191)
rgba(137, 115, 191, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 257° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8973BF?

#8973BF is Wisteria, a cool light color with RGB values of 137, 115, 191. It has a hue of 257°, 37% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8973BF?

The RGB color code for #8973BF is rgb(137, 115, 191). This means it contains 137 red, 115 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wisteria a warm or cool color?

Wisteria (#8973BF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8973BF in CSS?

You can use #8973BF in CSS with: background-color: #8973BF; or color: #8973BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 115, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 40%, 0%, 25%.