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#B3448B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B3448B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B3448B Color Information

#B3448B RGB value is (179, 68, 139). The hex color red value is 179, green is 68, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 322°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 22 percent, 30percent.

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rgb(179, 68, 139)
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#B3448B Color Meaning

Color #B3448B expresses rhythmic passion, dramatic flair, and emotional movement. Inspired by dance and performance, #B3448B saturated pink purple tone suggests motion and charisma. Therefore, color #B3448B feels alive, theatrical, and emotionally expressive. Psychologically, color #B3448B heightens emotional awareness and creative flow. #B3448B supports confidence in social settings and encourages expressive communication. Because #B3448B balances warmth and depth, #B3448B avoids feeling superficial. In symbolic and cultural contexts, color #B3448B reflects celebration, artistic tradition, and expressive storytelling. #B3448B often represents joy that carries intensity rather than softness. On a deeper plane, #B3448B suggests emotional honesty and the courage to feel fully.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3448B 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
#B3448B
RGB
rgb(179, 68, 139)
HSL
hsl(322°, 45%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 22%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(322°, 62%, 70%)
XYZ
25.3177 15.5820 26.0993
Yxy
15.5820 0.3779 0.2326
Hunter Lab
39.4740 3.8562 -1.0627
CIE-Lab
46.4213 52.6534 -16.6147

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B3448B 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

#B3448B 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 #B3448B 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+)

5.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3448B 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

#B3448B

protanopia

#83827a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3448B;

Text Color

color: #B3448B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3448B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3448B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3448B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3448B 0%, #692851 100%);

#B3448B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B3448B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.