Wisteria
Also known as: Lilac Purple , Lush Lilac , Purple Pride , Plum Burst
Wisteria is a soft, gentle purple that reads as imaginative and refined. It earns its place in creative portfolios and premium packaging. Wisteria plays well with green tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.38:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Wisteria color codes
- HEX
- #A87DC2
- RGB
- rgb(168, 125, 194)
- RGBA
- rgba(168, 125, 194, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(277, 36%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(277, 36%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 36%, 0%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(58.7 26.7 -29.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.7% 0.110 312.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mediumpurple #9370DB · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 4011: Pearl violet #8773A1 · ΔE 8.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Wisteria works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wisteria
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Wisteria by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.38:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Wisteria background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wisteria
Wisteria with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wisteria
Wisteria triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lavendless #B86FC2 · ΔE 5.3
- Viola #966EBD · ΔE 5.9
- Fleur-De-Lis #B090C7 · ΔE 5.9
- Lavender #B56EDC · ΔE 6.9
- Violaceous #BF8FC4 · ΔE 7.3
- Amethyst #9966CC · ΔE 8.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wisteria is closest to Frankenstein .
FAQ
Wisteria FAQs
What color is Wisteria?
Wisteria is a medium purple with the hex code #A87DC2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 277°, 36% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wisteria?
The hex code for Wisteria is #A87DC2. In RGB it's rgb(168, 125, 194), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 36%, 0%, 24%).
What colors go well with Wisteria?
Wisteria pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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