Color swatch image showing #B483A9 with RGB(180,131,169) values

#B483A9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B483A9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B483A9 Color Information

#B483A9 RGB value is (180, 131, 169). The hex color red value is 180, green is 131, and blue is 169. Its HSL format shows a hue of 313°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 6 percent, 29 percent.

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#B483A9 Color Meaning

Color #B483A9 blends theatricality with restraint. #B483A9 dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B483A9 doesn’t overwhelm; #B483A9 lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B483A9 appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B483A9 activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B483A9 avoids the gendered clichés of bright pinks while retaining emotional warmth. Its gray undertone adds sophistication—ideal for brands balancing creativity and credibility. Historically tied to 19th-century salons and bohemian aesthetics, modern interpretations use color #B483A9 to signal inclusive refinement. #B483A9 works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B483A9 adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B483A9 creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B483A9 isn’t loud—#B483A9’s layered.

Color Conversion

Convert #B483A9 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
#B483A9
RGB
rgb(180, 131, 169)
HSL
hsl(313°, 25%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 6%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(313°, 27%, 71%)
XYZ
34.1001 28.8005 41.2979
Yxy
28.8005 0.3273 0.2764
Hunter Lab
53.6661 3.3559 -1.5722
CIE-Lab
60.6051 25.0896 -12.6946

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue169 / 255 (66%)
66%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow6 / 100 (6%)
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B483A9 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

#B483A9 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 #B483A9 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+)

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B483A9 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

#B483A9

protanopia

#9f9ea0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B483A9;

Text Color

color: #B483A9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B483A9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B483A940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B483A9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B483A9 0%, #714467 100%);

#B483A9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B483A9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.