Wisteria Dusk Color Palette
#EAE8F0 · #4A449E · #2F2B78 · #100F38
Use #EAE8F0 as the background. Use #4A449E as the primary accent. Use #2F2B78 as secondary. Use #100F38 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Wisteria Dusk — vintage, pastel, royal, cool, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Wisteria Dusk color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 81.5% | 234, 232, 240 | 3%, 3%, 0%, 6% | 255°, 21%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 8.1% | 74, 68, 158 | 53%, 57%, 0%, 38% | 244°, 40%, 44% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 3.7% | 47, 43, 120 | 61%, 64%, 0%, 53% | 243°, 47%, 32% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.7% | 16, 15, 56 | 71%, 73%, 0%, 78% | 241°, 58%, 14% |
Wisteria Dusk Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Wisteria Dusk palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Wisteria Dusk Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100F38 on #EAE8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.08:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAE8F0 on #100F38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 15.08:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2F2B78 on #EAE8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.96:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EAE8F0 on #2F2B78 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.96:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4A449E on #EAE8F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.62:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #EAE8F0 on #4A449E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.62:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #100F38 on #4A449E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A449E on #100F38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #100F38 on #2F2B78 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2F2B78 on #100F38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.51:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2F2B78 on #4A449E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4A449E on #2F2B78 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Wisteria Dusk palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Wisteria Dusk
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #4A449E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #4A449E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Wisteria Dusk Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #4A449E for buttons and links — it scores 6.6:1 against the #EAE8F0 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #100F38 — 15.1:1 against #EAE8F0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2F2B78 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #4A449E.
How to Implement the Wisteria Dusk Color Scheme
To use this Wisteria Dusk color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #EAE8F0 for the main background and #4A449E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #100F38 and #EAE8F0 is 15.08:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Wisteria Dusk Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Wisteria Dusk color palette?
The Wisteria Dusk palette contains #EAE8F0, #4A449E, #2F2B78, #100F38. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Wisteria Dusk color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #100F38 on #EAE8F0 reaches 15.1:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Wisteria Dusk palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #979D43, #754F92, #141315 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Wisteria Dusk palette create?
Wisteria Dusk reads as vintage, pastel, royal. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted violet — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Wisteria Dusk color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Wisteria Dusk palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Wisteria Dusk palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Wisteria Dusk's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.