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Light Wisteria

#DCADEB

Light Wisteria is a cool light color with the hex code #DCADEB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 173, 235 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 26%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Wisteria color values

HEX
#DCADEB
RGB
220, 173, 235
HSL
285°, 61%, 80%
CMYK
6, 26, 0, 8

About this color

Light Wisteria sits at 285° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta 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(220, 173, 235), where the blue channel is highest at 235, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 6C 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.

How to use Light Wisteria

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DCADEB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 173, 235;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DCADEB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 26%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(220, 173, 235)
rgba(220, 173, 235, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 285° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DCADEB?
#DCADEB is Light Wisteria, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 173, 235. It has a hue of 285°, 61% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCADEB?
The RGB color code for #DCADEB is rgb(220, 173, 235). This means it contains 220 red, 173 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Wisteria a warm or cool color?
Light Wisteria (#DCADEB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCADEB in CSS?
You can use #DCADEB in CSS with: background-color: #DCADEB; or color: #DCADEB; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 173, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 26%, 0%, 8%.