Color swatch image showing #B19CED with RGB(177,156,237) values
Color swatch image showing #B19CED with RGB(177,156,237) values

#B19CED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B19CED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B19CED Color Information

#B19CED RGB value is (177, 156, 237). The hex color red value is 177, green is 156, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 256°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#B19CED Color Meaning

Color #B19CED represents creative imagination, reflective calm, and gentle insight. In color psychology, #B19CED promotes intellectual exploration, emotional balance, and thoughtful observation. In cultures and history, color #B19CED appears in textiles, art, and ceremonial design, symbolizing sophistication, inspiration, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #B19CED embodies mindful creativity, conscious reflection, and balanced engagement. #B19CED supports deliberate thought and measured emotional awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #B19CED 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
#B19CED
RGB
rgb(177, 156, 237)
HSL
hsl(256°, 69%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 34%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(256°, 34%, 93%)
XYZ
45.3060 39.2385 85.3067
Yxy
39.2385 0.2667 0.2310
Hunter Lab
62.6406 4.6654 -7.8623
CIE-Lab
68.9237 24.5289 -37.9559

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#B19CED 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

#B19CED 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 #B19CED 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.

#FFFFFF
#B19CED

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B19CED 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

#B19CED

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B19CED;

Text Color

color: #B19CED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B19CED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B19CED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B19CED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B19CED 0%, #4d23bf 100%);

#B19CED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B19CED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.