#B48EAD Color Meaning and Information

#B48EAD Color Information

#B48EAD RGB value is (180, 142, 173). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 311°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 4 percent, 29 percent.

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#B48EAD Color Meaning

Color #B48EAD signifies earthy refinement, creative energy, and introspective charm. #B48EAD muted purple-green shade evokes dried herbs and natural textures. Psychologically, color #B48EAD enhances grounded creativity, focus, and subtle emotional exploration. In design, color #B48EAD complements natural tones, wood textures, and muted palettes. Symbolically, #B48EAD represents harmony with nature, understated elegance, and botanical inspiration. Spiritually, color #B48EAD encourages balance, connection to the natural world, and mindful contemplation. Across cultures, #B48EAD aligns with herbal symbolism, artisanal craft, and reflective artistry.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48EAD 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

#B48EAD

RGB

rgb(180, 142, 173)

HSL

hsl(311°, 20%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 4%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(311°, 21%, 71%)

XYZ

36.0382 32.0664 43.8252

Yxy

32.0664 0.3220 0.2865

Hunter Lab

56.6272 2.9272 -1.4872

CIE-Lab

63.3978 19.6597 -10.7747

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue173 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow4 / 100 (4%)

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B48EAD 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

#B48EAD 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 #B48EAD 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:#B48EAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48EAD 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

#B48EAD

protanopia

#a4a3a5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48EAD;

Text Color

color: #B48EAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48EAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48EAD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48EAD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48EAD 0%, #704b69 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B48EAD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.