#B48E9D Color Meaning and Information

#B48E9D Color Information

#B48E9D RGB value is (180, 142, 157). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 336°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 13 percent, 29percent.

#B48E9D

rgb(180, 142, 157)

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#B48E9D Color Meaning

Color #B48E9D suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #B48E9D dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #B48E9D 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 #B48E9D bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #B48E9D ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #B48E9D avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #B48E9D represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #B48E9D is not naive; #B48E9D has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #B48E9D to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48E9D 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

#B48E9D

RGB

rgb(180, 142, 157)

HSL

hsl(336°, 20%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 13%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(336°, 21%, 71%)

XYZ

34.5812 31.4836 36.1526

Yxy

31.4836 0.3383 0.3080

Hunter Lab

56.1102 2.4294 -0.3097

CIE-Lab

62.9138 16.8015 -2.4333

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue157 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B48E9D 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

#B48E9D 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 #B48E9D 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:#B48E9D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48E9D 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

#B48E9D

protanopia

#a4a399

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48E9D;

Text Color

color: #B48E9D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48E9D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48E9D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48E9D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48E9D 0%, #704b5a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B48E9D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.