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Wistful

#B6B3E5

Wistful is a cool light color with the hex code #B6B3E5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 182, 179, 229 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 22%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wistful color values

HEX
#B6B3E5
RGB
182, 179, 229
HSL
244°, 49%, 80%
CMYK
21, 22, 0, 10

About this color

Wistful sits at 244° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Wistful is rendered as rgb(182, 179, 229), where the blue channel is highest at 229, 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 21C 22M 0Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (22%), 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.

How to use Wistful

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B6B3E5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 182, 179, 229;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B6B3E5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(182, 179, 229)
rgba(182, 179, 229, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B6B3E5?
#B6B3E5 is Wistful, a cool light color with RGB values of 182, 179, 229. It has a hue of 244°, 49% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B6B3E5?
The RGB color code for #B6B3E5 is rgb(182, 179, 229). This means it contains 182 red, 179 green, and 229 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wistful a warm or cool color?
Wistful (#B6B3E5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B6B3E5 in CSS?
You can use #B6B3E5 in CSS with: background-color: #B6B3E5; or color: #B6B3E5; or as an RGB value: rgb(182, 179, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 22%, 0%, 10%.