Light Wisteria is a
cool light color with the hex code #C9ADEB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
201, 173, 235 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 26%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
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Light Wisteria
#C9ADEB
Light Wisteria color values
- HEX
- #C9ADEB
- RGB
- 201, 173, 235
- HSL
- 267°, 61%, 80%
- CMYK
- 14, 26, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Wisteria sits at 267° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Light Wisteria is rendered as rgb(201, 173, 235), where the blue channel is highest at 235, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Light Wisteria translates to a CMYK breakdown of 14C 26M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (26%), 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: #C9ADEB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 173, 235;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C9ADEB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 14%
M: 26%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 173, 235)
rgba(201, 173, 235, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C9ADEB?
#C9ADEB is Light Wisteria, a cool light color with RGB values of 201, 173, 235. It has a hue of 267°, 61%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C9ADEB?
The RGB color code for #C9ADEB is rgb(201, 173, 235). This means it contains 201 red,
173 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Wisteria a warm or cool color?
Light Wisteria (#C9ADEB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C9ADEB in CSS?
You can use #C9ADEB in CSS with:
background-color: #C9ADEB; or color: #C9ADEB; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 173, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 26%, 0%, 8%.