Color swatch image showing #B34472 with RGB(179,68,114) values

#B34472 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B34472 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B34472 Color Information

#B34472 RGB value is (179, 68, 114). The hex color red value is 179, green is 68, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 335°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 36 percent, 30 percent.

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#B34472 Color Meaning

Color #B34472 reflects elegance mixed with emotional complexity. #B34472 rose toned berry feels romantic but reserved. #B34472 carries warmth without vulnerability. In color psychology, color #B34472 encourages emotional balance and refined self expression. #B34472 reduces impulsive reactions while keeping emotional awareness active. Symbolically and spiritually, color #B34472 represents dignified affection, inner harmony, and mature emotional identity. #B34472 suits narratives centered on growth rather than intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B34472 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
#B34472
RGB
rgb(179, 68, 114)
HSL
hsl(335°, 45%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 36%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(335°, 62%, 70%)
XYZ
23.6948 14.9329 17.5531
Yxy
14.9329 0.4218 0.2658
Hunter Lab
38.6431 3.4136 -0.1474
CIE-Lab
45.5421 49.4165 -2.7427

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B34472 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

#B34472 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 #B34472 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
#B34472

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B34472 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

#B34472

protanopia

#838267

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B34472;

Text Color

color: #B34472;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B34472;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3447240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B34472;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B34472 0%, #692843 100%);

#B34472 Color FAQs

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