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Purple family

Wisteria

Also known as: delicate · ethereal · romantic · soft · graceful
Hex #C9A0DC
RGB rgb(201, 160, 220)
HSL hsl(281°, 46%, 75%)
CMYK 9 · 27 · 0 · 14

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Wisteria.

In Western cultures, wisteria symbolizes grace and elegance, often used in weddings and celebrations to represent love and harmony. However, in some Asian cultures, the flower can also signify longing and a deeper emotional connection, contrasting its lighter connotations in the West.

The term 'wisteria' is derived from American botanist Caspar Wistar in the 19th century, who was known for his work on the plant's taxonomy. The color gained popularity in the late 20th century as pastel colors became fashionable in interior design and fashion.

delicateetherealromanticsoftgraceful

Similar colors

The closest colors to Wisteria by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Wisteria by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #695372
-30% #81668D
-20% #997AA7
-10% #B18DC2
BASE #C9A0DC
+15% #CFABE0
+30% #D6B7E4
+50% #DCC2E9
+70% #E3CEED

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Wisteria on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Wisteria.

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#F5F5F5
#888888
#A3D9B5
#FFB3BA

Spring Awakening

Fresh Bloom
#C9A0DC
#2C2C2C
#F0E5D8
#6B5B8A
#B2A2C6

Elegant Twilight

Calm Serenity
#C9A0DC
#FFFFFF
#B8B3D1
#D9C2E1
#E6B7C1

Vintage Charm

Classic Romance
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