#B48EB1 Color Meaning and Information

#B48EB1 Color Information

#B48EB1 RGB value is (180, 142, 177). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 177. Its HSL format shows a hue of 305°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 2 percent, 29 percent.

#B48EB1

rgb(180, 142, 177)

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#B48EB1 Color Meaning

Color #B48EB1 signifies earthy refinement, creative energy, and introspective charm. #B48EB1 muted purple-green shade evokes dried herbs and natural textures. Psychologically, color #B48EB1 enhances grounded creativity, focus, and subtle emotional exploration. In design, color #B48EB1 complements natural tones, wood textures, and muted palettes. Symbolically, #B48EB1 represents harmony with nature, understated elegance, and botanical inspiration. Spiritually, color #B48EB1 encourages balance, connection to the natural world, and mindful contemplation. Across cultures, #B48EB1 aligns with herbal symbolism, artisanal craft, and reflective artistry.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48EB1 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

#B48EB1

RGB

rgb(180, 142, 177)

HSL

hsl(305°, 20%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 2%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(305°, 21%, 71%)

XYZ

36.4312 32.2236 45.8946

Yxy

32.2236 0.3180 0.2813

Hunter Lab

56.7658 3.0629 -1.8085

CIE-Lab

63.5273 20.4121 -12.8400

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue177 / 255 (69%)

69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow2 / 100 (2%)

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B48EB1 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

#B48EB1 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 #B48EB1 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:#B48EB1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48EB1 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

#B48EB1

protanopia

#a4a3a9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48EB1;

Text Color

color: #B48EB1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48EB1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48EB140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48EB1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48EB1 0%, #704b6d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B48EB1 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.