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Wisteria

#B974BE

Wisteria is a cool light color with the hex code #B974BE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 185, 116, 190 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 39%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wisteria color values

HEX
#B974BE
RGB
185, 116, 190
HSL
296°, 36%, 60%
CMYK
3, 39, 0, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wisteria sits at 296° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% 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(185, 116, 190), where the blue channel is highest at 190, 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 3C 39M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (39%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Wisteria

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B974BE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 116, 190;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B974BE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(185, 116, 190)
rgba(185, 116, 190, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

3 brand s with colors near 296° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B974BE?
#B974BE is Wisteria, a cool light color with RGB values of 185, 116, 190. It has a hue of 296°, 36% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B974BE?
The RGB color code for #B974BE is rgb(185, 116, 190). This means it contains 185 red, 116 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wisteria a warm or cool color?
Wisteria (#B974BE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B974BE in CSS?
You can use #B974BE in CSS with: background-color: #B974BE; or color: #B974BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 116, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 39%, 0%, 25%.

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