Color swatch image showing #B39EA7 with RGB(179,158,167) values
Color swatch image showing #B39EA7 with RGB(179,158,167) values

#B39EA7 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B39EA7 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B39EA7 Color Information

#B39EA7 RGB value is (179, 158, 167). The hex color red value is 179, green is 158, and blue is 167. Its HSL format shows a hue of 334°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 7 percent, 30 percent.

#B39EA7 color swatch
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#B39EA7 Color Meaning

Color #B39EA7 conveys calm introspection, gentle elegance, and emotional balance. #B39EA7 muted pink-lilac evokes the soothing qualities of the gemstone, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere. Psychologically, color #B39EA7 promotes self-awareness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. #B39EA7 helps regulate emotional intensity while encouraging nurturing interactions. Culturally, color #B39EA7 is associated with decorative arts, jewelry, and spiritual symbolism. Spiritually, #B39EA7 represents compassion, inner harmony, and the subtle cultivation of emotional resilience.

Color Conversion

Convert #B39EA7 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
#B39EA7
RGB
rgb(179, 158, 167)
HSL
hsl(334°, 12%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 7%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(334°, 12%, 70%)
XYZ
37.7923 36.8274 41.6758
Yxy
36.8274 0.3250 0.3167
Hunter Lab
60.6856 1.5735 -0.2821
CIE-Lab
67.1474 9.2763 -1.8551

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue167 / 255 (65%)
65%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow7 / 100 (7%)
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B39EA7 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

#B39EA7 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 #B39EA7 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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#B39EA7

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B39EA7 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

#B39EA7

protanopia

#aaaaa5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B39EA7;

Text Color

color: #B39EA7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B39EA7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B39EA740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B39EA7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39EA7 0%, #6d5660 100%);

#B39EA7 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B39EA7 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.