Color swatch image showing #B19CDD with RGB(177,156,221) values

#B19CDD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B19CDD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B19CDD Color Information

#B19CDD RGB value is (177, 156, 221). The hex color red value is 177, green is 156, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 259°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

#B19CDD color swatch
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#B19CDD Color Meaning

Color #B19CDD conveys subtle creativity, calm elegance, and reflective charm. Its muted lavender tone evokes soothing floral landscapes and serene spaces. Psychologically, color #B19CDD promotes introspection, imaginative thought, and emotional composure. In design, color #B19CDD complements soft neutrals, gentle greens, and other pastels for harmonious, calming compositions. Symbolically, #B19CDD represents quiet creativity, grace, and understated sophistication. Spiritually, color #B19CDD encourages contemplation, mindful imagination, and gentle emotional awareness. Across cultures, #B19CDD is associated with tranquility, artistic expression, and delicate refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #B19CDD 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
#B19CDD
RGB
rgb(177, 156, 221)
HSL
hsl(259°, 49%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 29%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(259°, 29%, 87%)
XYZ
43.0711 38.3445 73.5378
Yxy
38.3445 0.2780 0.2475
Hunter Lab
61.9229 3.8145 -5.8018
CIE-Lab
68.2738 20.7993 -30.1747

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#B19CDD 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

#B19CDD 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 #B19CDD 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 AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B19CDD 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: #B19CDD;

Text Color

color: #B19CDD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B19CDD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B19CDD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B19CDD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B19CDD 0%, #5937a2 100%);

#B19CDD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B19CDD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.