Wistful is a
cool light color with the hex code #96A5CF.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
150, 165, 207 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 20%, 0%, 19% for print applications.
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Wistful
#96A5CF
Wistful color values
- HEX
- #96A5CF
- RGB
- 150, 165, 207
- HSL
- 224°, 37%, 70%
- CMYK
- 28, 20, 0, 19
Shades & tints
About this color
Wistful sits at 224° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue 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, Wistful is rendered as rgb(150, 165, 207), where the blue channel is highest at 207, 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, Wistful translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 20M 0Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (28%), 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 Wistful
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #96A5CF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 150, 165, 207;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#96A5CF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 28%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 19% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(150, 165, 207)
rgba(150, 165, 207, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #96A5CF?
What is the RGB value of #96A5CF?
Is Wistful a warm or cool color?
How do I use #96A5CF in CSS?
background-color: #96A5CF; or color: #96A5CF; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 165, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 20%, 0%, 19%.