#B4838C Color Information
#B4838C RGB value is (180, 131, 140). The hex color red value is 180, green is 131, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 22 percent, 29 percent.
#B4838C Color Meaning
Color #B4838C suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #B4838C dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #B4838C softens digital interfaces by lowering visual contrast without sacrificing readability—a balance verified by accessibility studies on color perception in aging populations. In cultural contexts, color #B4838C bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #B4838C ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #B4838C avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #B4838C represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #B4838C is not naive; #B4838C has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #B4838C to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.
Color Conversion
Convert #B4838C 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.
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Color Variations
#B4838C 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
#B4838C 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 #B4838C 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B4838C 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B4838C Color FAQs
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