Wisteria
Also known as: Lilac Purple, Lush Lilac, Purple Pride, Plum Burst
Part of the purple family, Wisteria pairs a soft base with a creative and luxurious presence — ideal for beauty brands and creative portfolios. Wisteria plays well with green tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.38:1 on black clears AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Wisteria
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.29:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.38:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Wisteria background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wisteria
Wisteria with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wisteria
Wisteria triad
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.
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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