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#B48ED5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B48ED5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B48ED5 Color Information

#B48ED5 RGB value is (180, 142, 213). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 213. Its HSL format shows a hue of 272°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of70 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 33 percent, 0 percent, 16percent.

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#B48ED5 Color Meaning

color #B48ED5 signifies creative imagination, refined charm, and spiritual sensitivity. Its soft purple-lavender tone evokes artistic inspiration and quiet elegance. Psychologically, Color #B48ED5 promotes introspection, creative focus, and emotional balance. In design, Color #B48ED5 complements pastels, soft neutrals, and muted contrasts, enhancing gentle yet sophisticated compositions. Symbolically, #B48ED5 embodies artistic expression, aesthetic refinement, and imaginative energy. Spiritually, Color #B48ED5 encourages mindfulness, subtle intuition, and inner clarity. Across cultures, #B48ED5 resonates with artistic traditions, meditative practices, and serene environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48ED5 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
#B48ED5
RGB
rgb(180, 142, 213)
HSL
hsl(272°, 46%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 33%, 0%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(272°, 33%, 84%)
XYZ
40.5056 33.8534 67.3503
Yxy
33.8534 0.2858 0.2389
Hunter Lab
58.1837 4.5055 -5.2290
CIE-Lab
64.8460 27.7923 -31.0182

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue213 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Magenta33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#B48ED5 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

#B48ED5 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 #B48ED5 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48ED5 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48ED5;

Text Color

color: #B48ED5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48ED5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48ED540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48ED5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48ED5 0%, #6a3897 100%);

#B48ED5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B48ED5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.