#B48ED1 Color Meaning and Information

#B48ED1 Color Information

#B48ED1 RGB value is (180, 142, 209). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 209. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of69 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 18percent.

#B48ED1

rgb(180, 142, 209)

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#B48ED1 Color Meaning

color #B48ED1 signifies creative imagination, refined charm, and spiritual sensitivity. Its soft purple-lavender tone evokes artistic inspiration and quiet elegance. Psychologically, Color #B48ED1 promotes introspection, creative focus, and emotional balance. In design, Color #B48ED1 complements pastels, soft neutrals, and muted contrasts, enhancing gentle yet sophisticated compositions. Symbolically, #B48ED1 embodies artistic expression, aesthetic refinement, and imaginative energy. Spiritually, Color #B48ED1 encourages mindfulness, subtle intuition, and inner clarity. Across cultures, #B48ED1 resonates with artistic traditions, meditative practices, and serene environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48ED1 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

#B48ED1

RGB

rgb(180, 142, 209)

HSL

hsl(274°, 42%, 69%)

CMYK

cmyk(14%, 32%, 0%, 18%)

HSV

hsv(274°, 32%, 82%)

XYZ

40.0040 33.6527 64.7088

Yxy

33.6527 0.2891 0.2432

Hunter Lab

58.0109 4.3244 -4.7991

CIE-Lab

64.6860 26.9225 -29.0365

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue209 / 255 (82%)

82%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Color Variations

#B48ED1 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

#B48ED1 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 #B48ED1 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:#B48ED1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48ED1 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

#B48ED1

protanopia

#a4a3c1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48ED1;

Text Color

color: #B48ED1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48ED1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48ED140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48ED1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48ED1 0%, #6b3b91 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B48ED1 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.