#B284B3 Color Meaning and Information

#B284B3 Color Information

#B284B3 RGB value is (178, 132, 179). The hex color red value is 178, green is 132, and blue is 179. Its HSL format shows a hue of 299°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 30 percent.

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#B284B3 Color Meaning

Color #B284B3 signifies earthy refinement, creative energy, and introspective charm. #B284B3 muted purple-green shade evokes dried herbs and natural textures. Psychologically, color #B284B3 enhances grounded creativity, focus, and subtle emotional exploration. In design, color #B284B3 complements natural tones, wood textures, and muted palettes. Symbolically, #B284B3 represents harmony with nature, understated elegance, and botanical inspiration. Spiritually, color #B284B3 encourages balance, connection to the natural world, and mindful contemplation. Across cultures, #B284B3 aligns with herbal symbolism, artisanal craft, and reflective artistry.

Color Conversion

Convert #B284B3 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

#B284B3

RGB

rgb(178, 132, 179)

HSL

hsl(299°, 24%, 61%)

CMYK

cmyk(1%, 26%, 0%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(299°, 26%, 70%)

XYZ

34.7480 29.2222 46.4568

Yxy

29.2222 0.3147 0.2646

Hunter Lab

54.0576 3.5046 -2.3325

CIE-Lab

60.9772 25.7219 -17.8465

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green132 / 255 (52%)

52%

Blue179 / 255 (70%)

70%

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)

Magenta26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B284B3 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

#B284B3 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 #B284B3 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B284B3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B284B3 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

#B284B3

protanopia

#9e9ea8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B284B3;

Text Color

color: #B284B3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B284B3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B284B340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B284B3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B284B3 0%, #704570 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B284B3 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.