Color swatch image showing #B19CC6 with RGB(177,156,198) values

#B19CC6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B19CC6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B19CC6 Color Information

#B19CC6 RGB value is (177, 156, 198). The hex color red value is 177, green is 156, and blue is 198. Its HSL format shows a hue of 270°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 21 percent, 0 percent, 22 percent.

#B19CC6 color swatch
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#B19CC6 Color Meaning

Color #B19CC6 signifies whimsical mystery, artistic sensitivity, and understated uniqueness. #B19CC6 grayish, medium purple suggests dried lavender, heather fields, or watercolor washes, conveying a sense of creative melancholy and gentle nonconformity. Psychologically, color #B19CC6 encourages imaginative thought and intuitive feeling in a soft, accessible way. #B19CC6 fosters a sense of quiet individuality and reflective creativity, making #B19CC6 suitable for spaces dedicated to art, meditation, or personal expression. #B19CC6 color is mystical without being intimidating. Culturally, color #B19CC6 is linked to bohemian style, alternative wellness, and independent artistic communities. Symbolically, #B19CC6 represents a bridge between the mundane and the magical, intuition made approachable, and spirituality made personal. Therefore, color #B19CC6 embodies a democratized sense of wonder, offering a color code for creativity and introspection that feels inclusive, gentle, and respectfully idiosyncratic.

Color Conversion

Convert #B19CC6 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B19CC6
RGB
rgb(177, 156, 198)
HSL
hsl(270°, 27%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 21%, 0%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(270°, 21%, 78%)
XYZ
40.2130 37.2013 58.4872
Yxy
37.2013 0.2959 0.2737
Hunter Lab
60.9929 2.7526 -3.2327
CIE-Lab
67.4278 15.7558 -18.7377

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue198 / 255 (78%)
78%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#B19CC6 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B19CC6 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B19CC6 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#B19CC6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B19CC6 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#B19CC6

protanopia

#a8a8bc

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B19CC6;

Text Color

color: #B19CC6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B19CC6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B19CC640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B19CC6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B19CC6 0%, #664a81 100%);

#B19CC6 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B19CC6 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.