#B53388 Color Meaning and Information

#B53388 Color Information

#B53388 RGB value is (181, 51, 136). The hex color red value is 181, green is 51, and blue is 136. Its HSL format shows a hue of 321°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 25 percent, 29 percent.

#B53388

rgb(181, 51, 136)

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#B53388 Color Meaning

Color #B53388 expresses rhythmic passion, dramatic flair, and emotional movement. Inspired by dance and performance, #B53388 saturated pink purple tone suggests motion and charisma. Therefore, color #B53388 feels alive, theatrical, and emotionally expressive. Psychologically, color #B53388 heightens emotional awareness and creative flow. #B53388 supports confidence in social settings and encourages expressive communication. Because #B53388 balances warmth and depth, #B53388 avoids feeling superficial. In symbolic and cultural contexts, color #B53388 reflects celebration, artistic tradition, and expressive storytelling. #B53388 often represents joy that carries intensity rather than softness. On a deeper plane, #B53388 suggests emotional honesty and the courage to feel fully.

Color Conversion

Convert #B53388 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

#B53388

RGB

rgb(181, 51, 136)

HSL

hsl(321°, 56%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 72%, 25%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(321°, 72%, 71%)

XYZ

24.6838 13.9690 24.6879

Yxy

13.9690 0.3897 0.2205

Hunter Lab

37.3751 3.9636 -1.0442

CIE-Lab

44.1884 59.5701 -18.1832

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green51 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue136 / 255 (53%)

53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta72 / 100 (72%)

72%

Yellow25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B53388 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

#B53388 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 #B53388 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:#B53388

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.54:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.54:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.54:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B53388 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

#B53388

protanopia

#7d7c73

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B53388;

Text Color

color: #B53388;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B53388;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5338840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B53388;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B53388 0%, #6b1e50 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B53388 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.