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Wisteria
Wisteria
#9966CCClick to copy
Wisteria Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(153, 102, 204)Copy
HSLhsl(270, 50%, 60%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(270, 50%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(25%, 50%, 0%, 20%)Copy
Wisteria Color Schemes
Complementary
#9966CC
Click to copy#99CC66
Click to copyAnalogous
#6666CC
Click to copy#CC66CC
Click to copySplit Complementary
#CCCC66
Click to copy#66CC66
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9966CC
Click to copy#CCBADE
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#663399
Click to copy#331A4D
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyWisteria WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.10 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.13 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.76 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.08 : 1
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Wisteria Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Wisteria Color Introduction
Definition
Wisteria (HEX #9966CC) has the RGB value rgb(153, 102, 204), the HSL value hsl(270°, 50%, 60%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(25%, 50%, 0%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Wisteria is #99CC66, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6666CC and #CC66CC that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#CCCC66, #66CC66) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Wisteria uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Wisteria has a contrast ratio of 4.10:1 against white and 5.13:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Purple sits between warm and cool, evoking lavender, amethyst and twilight. Mysterious and luxurious, it has long been associated with royalty and artistic creation. Specifically, Wisteria has a lightness of 60% and a saturation of 50%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The pale purple of wisteria blossoms.
Color Psychology
Purple can evoke romance, imagination and nobility, with a marked air of mystery; psychologically it symbolizes elegance, spirituality and creativity. For this reason Wisteria tends to leave a first impression of being mysterious and elegant in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Purple suits beauty and skincare, art exhibitions, mysterious themes and any scene that needs a sophisticated, romantic feel. In real projects, Wisteria is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Purple”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Wisteria Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
