Light Wisteria is a
cool light color with the hex code #C499CC.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
196, 153, 204 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 25%, 0%, 20% for print applications.
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Light Wisteria
#C499CC
Light Wisteria color values
- HEX
- #C499CC
- RGB
- 196, 153, 204
- HSL
- 291°, 33%, 70%
- CMYK
- 4, 25, 0, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Wisteria sits at 291° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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, Light Wisteria is rendered as rgb(196, 153, 204), where the blue channel is highest at 204, 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, Light Wisteria translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 25M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (25%), 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 Light Wisteria
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C499CC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 196, 153, 204;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C499CC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 4%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(196, 153, 204)
rgba(196, 153, 204, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C499CC?
#C499CC is Light Wisteria, a cool light color with RGB values of 196, 153, 204. It has a hue of 291°, 33%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C499CC?
The RGB color code for #C499CC is rgb(196, 153, 204). This means it contains 196 red,
153 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Wisteria a warm or cool color?
Light Wisteria (#C499CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C499CC in CSS?
You can use #C499CC in CSS with:
background-color: #C499CC; or color: #C499CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 153, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 25%, 0%, 20%.