Wisteria is a
cool light color with the hex code #9475BD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
148, 117, 189 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 38%, 0%, 26% for print applications.
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Wisteria
#9475BD
Wisteria color values
- HEX
- #9475BD
- RGB
- 148, 117, 189
- HSL
- 266°, 35%, 60%
- CMYK
- 22, 38, 0, 26
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Wisteria sits at 266° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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(148, 117, 189), where the blue channel is highest at 189, 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 22C 38M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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: #9475BD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 148, 117, 189;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9475BD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 22%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 26%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(148, 117, 189)
rgba(148, 117, 189, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #9475BD?
#9475BD is Wisteria, a cool light color with RGB values of 148, 117, 189. It has a hue of 266°, 35%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #9475BD?
The RGB color code for #9475BD is rgb(148, 117, 189). This means it contains 148 red,
117 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wisteria a warm or cool color?
Wisteria (#9475BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9475BD in CSS?
You can use #9475BD in CSS with:
background-color: #9475BD; or color: #9475BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 117, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 38%, 0%, 26%.