PURPLES

Wisteria-Wise

#B2A7CC

RGB 178, 167, 204 · HSL 258°, 27%, 73% · CMYK 13, 18, 0, 20

Wisteria-Wise is #B2A7CC in HEX — rgb(178, 167, 204), hsl(258°, 27%, 73%), cmyk(13%, 18%, 0%, 20%).

Wisteria-Wise pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 27%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#B2A7CC

RGB178, 167, 204

HSL258°, 27%, 73%

HSV258°, 18%, 80%

CMYK13, 18, 0, 20

Decimal11708364

CSS RGBrgb(178, 167, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 27%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wisteria-Wise S44G3

ΔE 0.4 · #B1A7CC

Sherwin-Williams

Forever Lilac SW9067

ΔE 1.9 · #AFA5C7

Kilz

Ginger Lily RA280-01

ΔE 2.6 · #B6AED3

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 3.1 · #B7ADD6

Benjamin Moore

Heather 1396

ΔE 3.8 · #BEAED6

Vista Paint

Grape's Treasure C-1233

ΔE 3.8 · #BDACCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 4.1 · #BEAECF

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 4.3 · #ADA2CE

Behr

Plum Frost 660F-4

ΔE 4.3 · #B0AFD2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 4.9 · #B7B1DC

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 5 · #AB9BBC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 11.9 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 13.1 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 16.5 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.9 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 20 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2A7CC

#C2CDA8

Analogous

#A8AFCD

#B2A7CC

#C5A8CD

Triadic

#B2A7CC

#CDB3A8

#A8CDB3

Split-Complementary

#B2A7CC

#CDC5A8

#AFCDA8

Tetradic

#B2A7CC

#CDA8AF

#C2CDA8

#A8CDC5

Monochromatic

#62508B

#8877B1

#B2A7CC

#DDD8E9

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#B2A7CC

#CDA8C2

#C2CDA8

#A8CDB3

Compound

#B2A7CC

#C5A8CD

#C2CDA8

#AFCDA8

Variations

Lighter

#C2B9D7

#D2CCDF

#E5E2EB

Darker

#8977B3

#5A4885

#34294E

Saturation

#B8B5C0

#B3A8CD

#A98EE6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A7CC

#A6AFCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A7CC

#A9A9C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A7CC

#AFAEAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Wisteria-Wise carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#C5AAB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B2A7CC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B2AFD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A8B686

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B2A7CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A7CC;

CSS Variable

--color-wisteria-wise: #B2A7CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wisteria-wise': '#B2A7CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A7CC] text-[#B2A7CC]

SCSS

$wisteria-wise: #B2A7CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A7CC?

#B2A7CC is Wisteria-Wise, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B2A7CC warm or cool?

Wisteria-Wise reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wisteria-Wise?

Wisteria-Wise works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Wisteria-Wise?

Wisteria-Wise pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Wisteria-Wise?

You can download Wisteria-Wise on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Wisteria-Wise?

The hex code is #B2A7CC. In RGB it's 178, 167, 204, and in HSL it's 258°, 27%, 73%.

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