Color swatch image showing #B39EC3 with RGB(179,158,195) values
Color swatch image showing #B39EC3 with RGB(179,158,195) values

#B39EC3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B39EC3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B39EC3 Color Information

#B39EC3 RGB value is (179, 158, 195). The hex color red value is 179, green is 158, and blue is 195. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 8 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 24 percent.

#B39EC3 color swatch
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#B39EC3 Color Meaning

Color #B39EC3 signifies whimsical mystery, artistic sensitivity, and understated uniqueness. #B39EC3 grayish, medium purple suggests dried lavender, heather fields, or watercolor washes, conveying a sense of creative melancholy and gentle nonconformity. Psychologically, color #B39EC3 encourages imaginative thought and intuitive feeling in a soft, accessible way. #B39EC3 fosters a sense of quiet individuality and reflective creativity, making #B39EC3 suitable for spaces dedicated to art, meditation, or personal expression. #B39EC3 color is mystical without being intimidating. Culturally, color #B39EC3 is linked to bohemian style, alternative wellness, and independent artistic communities. Symbolically, #B39EC3 represents a bridge between the mundane and the magical, intuition made approachable, and spirituality made personal. Therefore, color #B39EC3 embodies a democratized sense of wonder, offering a color code for creativity and introspection that feels inclusive, gentle, and respectfully idiosyncratic.

Color Conversion

Convert #B39EC3 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
#B39EC3
RGB
rgb(179, 158, 195)
HSL
hsl(274°, 24%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 19%, 0%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(274°, 19%, 76%)
XYZ
40.6676 37.9776 56.8167
Yxy
37.9776 0.3002 0.2804
Hunter Lab
61.6260 2.6189 -2.8093
CIE-Lab
68.0041 14.6809 -16.1813

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue195 / 255 (76%)
76%

CMYK Values

Cyan8 / 100 (8%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#B39EC3 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

#B39EC3 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 #B39EC3 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
#B39EC3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B39EC3 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

#B39EC3

protanopia

#aaaaba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B39EC3;

Text Color

color: #B39EC3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B39EC3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B39EC340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B39EC3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39EC3 0%, #694d7e 100%);

#B39EC3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B39EC3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.