Color swatch image showing #B284B0 with RGB(178,132,176) values
Color swatch image showing #B284B0 with RGB(178,132,176) values

#B284B0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B284B0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B284B0 Color Information

#B284B0 RGB value is (178, 132, 176). The hex color red value is 178, green is 132, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 303°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 1 percent, 30 percent.

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#B284B0 Color Meaning

Color #B284B0 blends theatricality with restraint. #B284B0 dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B284B0 doesn’t overwhelm; #B284B0 lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B284B0 appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B284B0 activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B284B0 avoids the gendered clichés of bright pinks while retaining emotional warmth. Its gray undertone adds sophistication—ideal for brands balancing creativity and credibility. Historically tied to 19th-century salons and bohemian aesthetics, modern interpretations use color #B284B0 to signal inclusive refinement. #B284B0 works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B284B0 adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B284B0 creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B284B0 isn’t loud—#B284B0’s layered.

Color Conversion

Convert #B284B0 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
#B284B0
RGB
rgb(178, 132, 176)
HSL
hsl(303°, 23%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 1%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(303°, 26%, 70%)
XYZ
34.4478 29.1021 44.8760
Yxy
29.1021 0.3177 0.2684
Hunter Lab
53.9464 3.4040 -2.0971
CIE-Lab
60.8716 25.1444 -16.3010

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B284B0 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

#B284B0 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 #B284B0 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+)

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B284B0 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

#B284B0

protanopia

#9e9ea5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B284B0;

Text Color

color: #B284B0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B284B0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B284B040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B284B0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B284B0 0%, #6f466d 100%);

#B284B0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B284B0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.