Wisteria

Q: How do I use #9C59A6 in CSS?

You can use #9C59A6 in CSS with: background-color: #9C59A6; or color: #9C59A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 89, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 46%, 0%, 35%.

#9C59A6

Wisteria is a cool medium color with the hex code #9C59A6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 89, 166 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 46%, 0%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wisteria color values

HEX: #9C59A6
RGB: 156, 89, 166
HSL: 292°, 30%, 50%
CMYK: 6, 46, 0, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wisteria sits at 292° on the color wheel with 30% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 30% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(156, 89, 166), where the blue channel is highest at 166, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 6C 46M 0Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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: #9C59A6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 89, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9C59A6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 46%
Y: 0%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(156, 89, 166)
rgba(156, 89, 166, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9C59A6?

#9C59A6 is Wisteria, a cool medium color with RGB values of 156, 89, 166. It has a hue of 292°, 30% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9C59A6?

The RGB color code for #9C59A6 is rgb(156, 89, 166). This means it contains 156 red, 89 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wisteria a warm or cool color?

Wisteria (#9C59A6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9C59A6 in CSS?

You can use #9C59A6 in CSS with: background-color: #9C59A6; or color: #9C59A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 89, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 46%, 0%, 35%.