#B39EBD Color Meaning and Information

#B39EBD Color Information

#B39EBD RGB value is (179, 158, 189). The hex color red value is 179, green is 158, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 281°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#B39EBD Color Meaning

Color #B39EBD signifies whimsical mystery, artistic sensitivity, and understated uniqueness. #B39EBD grayish, medium purple suggests dried lavender, heather fields, or watercolor washes, conveying a sense of creative melancholy and gentle nonconformity. Psychologically, color #B39EBD encourages imaginative thought and intuitive feeling in a soft, accessible way. #B39EBD fosters a sense of quiet individuality and reflective creativity, making #B39EBD suitable for spaces dedicated to art, meditation, or personal expression. #B39EBD color is mystical without being intimidating. Culturally, color #B39EBD is linked to bohemian style, alternative wellness, and independent artistic communities. Symbolically, #B39EBD represents a bridge between the mundane and the magical, intuition made approachable, and spirituality made personal. Therefore, color #B39EBD embodies a democratized sense of wonder, offering a color code for creativity and introspection that feels inclusive, gentle, and respectfully idiosyncratic.

Color Conversion

Convert #B39EBD 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

#B39EBD

RGB

rgb(179, 158, 189)

HSL

hsl(281°, 19%, 68%)

CMYK

cmyk(5%, 16%, 0%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(281°, 16%, 74%)

XYZ

40.0026 37.7115 53.3148

Yxy

37.7115 0.3053 0.2878

Hunter Lab

61.4097 2.3745 -2.2180

CIE-Lab

67.8075 13.4633 -13.1417

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green158 / 255 (62%)

62%

Blue189 / 255 (74%)

74%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)

Magenta16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#B39EBD 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

#B39EBD 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 #B39EBD 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:#B39EBD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B39EBD 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

#B39EBD

protanopia

#aaaab5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B39EBD;

Text Color

color: #B39EBD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B39EBD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B39EBD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B39EBD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39EBD 0%, #6b5177 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B39EBD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.