#B48EAB Color Meaning and Information

#B48EAB Color Information

#B48EAB RGB value is (180, 142, 171). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 314°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 5 percent, 29 percent.

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#B48EAB Color Meaning

Color #B48EAB signifies earthy refinement, creative energy, and introspective charm. #B48EAB muted purple-green shade evokes dried herbs and natural textures. Psychologically, color #B48EAB enhances grounded creativity, focus, and subtle emotional exploration. In design, color #B48EAB complements natural tones, wood textures, and muted palettes. Symbolically, #B48EAB represents harmony with nature, understated elegance, and botanical inspiration. Spiritually, color #B48EAB encourages balance, connection to the natural world, and mindful contemplation. Across cultures, #B48EAB aligns with herbal symbolism, artisanal craft, and reflective artistry.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48EAB 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

#B48EAB

RGB

rgb(180, 142, 171)

HSL

hsl(314°, 20%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 5%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(314°, 21%, 71%)

XYZ

35.8461 31.9896 42.8134

Yxy

31.9896 0.3240 0.2891

Hunter Lab

56.5593 2.8611 -1.3307

CIE-Lab

63.3343 19.2891 -9.7389

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue171 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow5 / 100 (5%)

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B48EAB 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

#B48EAB 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 #B48EAB 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:#B48EAB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.84:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.84:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.84:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48EAB 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

#B48EAB

protanopia

#a4a3a4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48EAB;

Text Color

color: #B48EAB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48EAB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48EAB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48EAB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48EAB 0%, #704b67 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B48EAB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.