#B48EA6 Color Information
#B48EA6 RGB value is (180, 142, 166). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 166. Its HSL format shows a hue of 322°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 8 percent, 29 percent.
#B48EA6 Color Meaning
Color #B48EA6 blends theatricality with restraint. #B48EA6 dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B48EA6 doesn’t overwhelm; #B48EA6 lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B48EA6 appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B48EA6 activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B48EA6 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 #B48EA6 to signal inclusive refinement. #B48EA6 works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B48EA6 adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B48EA6 creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B48EA6 isn’t loud—#B48EA6’s layered.
Color Conversion
Convert #B48EA6 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
#B48EA6 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
#B48EA6 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 #B48EA6 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 #B48EA6 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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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B48EA6 Color FAQs
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