Color swatch image showing #B19CD6 with RGB(177,156,214) values

#B19CD6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B19CD6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B19CD6 Color Information

#B19CD6 RGB value is (177, 156, 214). The hex color red value is 177, green is 156, and blue is 214. Its HSL format shows a hue of 262°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 16 percent.

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#B19CD6 Color Meaning

Color #B19CD6 conveys subtle creativity, calm elegance, and reflective charm. Its muted lavender tone evokes soothing floral landscapes and serene spaces. Psychologically, color #B19CD6 promotes introspection, imaginative thought, and emotional composure. In design, color #B19CD6 complements soft neutrals, gentle greens, and other pastels for harmonious, calming compositions. Symbolically, #B19CD6 represents quiet creativity, grace, and understated sophistication. Spiritually, color #B19CD6 encourages contemplation, mindful imagination, and gentle emotional awareness. Across cultures, #B19CD6 is associated with tranquility, artistic expression, and delicate refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #B19CD6 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
#B19CD6
RGB
rgb(177, 156, 214)
HSL
hsl(262°, 41%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 27%, 0%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(262°, 27%, 84%)
XYZ
42.1575 37.9791 68.7271
Yxy
37.9791 0.2832 0.2551
Hunter Lab
61.6272 3.4718 -4.9725
CIE-Lab
68.0052 19.2222 -26.7247

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue214 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#B19CD6 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

#B19CD6 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 #B19CD6 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B19CD6 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B19CD6;

Text Color

color: #B19CD6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B19CD6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B19CD640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B19CD6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B19CD6 0%, #603f97 100%);

#B19CD6 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B19CD6 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.