Wisteria Light Color Palette
#E0D4F0 · #C0A8E0 · #F6F2FA · #4E4864
Use #E0D4F0 as the background. Use #C0A8E0 as the primary accent. Use #F6F2FA as secondary. Use #4E4864 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Wisteria Light — pastel, vintage, royal, spring.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Wisteria Light 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: 69.2% | 224, 212, 240 | 7%, 12%, 0%, 6% | 266°, 48%, 89% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 44.6% | 192, 168, 224 | 14%, 25%, 0%, 12% | 266°, 47%, 77% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 90.0% | 246, 242, 250 | 2%, 3%, 0%, 2% | 270°, 44%, 96% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 7.2% | 78, 72, 100 | 22%, 28%, 0%, 61% | 253°, 16%, 34% |
Wisteria Light 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 Light palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Wisteria Light 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4E4864 on #F6F2FA |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.80:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F6F2FA on #4E4864 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.80:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4E4864 on #E0D4F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.10:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E0D4F0 on #4E4864 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.10:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4E4864 on #C0A8E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C0A8E0 on #4E4864 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.07:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F6F2FA on #C0A8E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0A8E0 on #F6F2FA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0A8E0 on #E0D4F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0D4F0 on #C0A8E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F6F2FA on #E0D4F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E0D4F0 on #F6F2FA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.28:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Wisteria Light 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 Light
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 #C0A8E0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C0A8E0 — 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 Light Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C0A8E0 for small UI elements on #E0D4F0 — at 1.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #4E4864 — 6.1:1 against #E0D4F0 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #F6F2FA behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Wisteria Light Color Scheme
To use this Wisteria Light 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 #E0D4F0 for the main background and #C0A8E0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #4E4864 and #E0D4F0 is 6.10:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Wisteria Light Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Wisteria Light color palette?
The Wisteria Light palette contains #E0D4F0, #C0A8E0, #F6F2FA, #4E4864. 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 Light color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #4E4864 on #F6F2FA reaches 7.8:1 (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 Light palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B7D68F, #D7AFDA, #141217 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 Light palette create?
Wisteria Light reads as pastel, vintage, royal. Gently saturated violet drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated violet — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Wisteria Light color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Wisteria Light 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 Light 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 Light's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.