Color swatch image showing #B5728A with RGB(181,114,138) values

#B5728A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B5728A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B5728A Color Information

#B5728A RGB value is (181, 114, 138). The hex color red value is 181, green is 114, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 339°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 24 percent, 29 percent.

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#B5728A Color Meaning

Color #B5728A conveys romantic sophistication, emotional depth, and gentle warmth. #B5728A medium muted pink-red encourages introspection, empathy, and expressive creativity. Color #B5728A psychologically supports emotional awareness, balanced sensitivity, and thoughtful engagement. Culturally, color #B5728A is associated with love, refinement, and subtle elegance in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #B5728A to compassion, beauty, and spiritual grace. Fengshui interprets #B5728A medium muted rose as harmonizing and emotionally balancing, suitable for bedrooms, creative areas, and reflective spaces. Spiritually, color #B5728A aligns with the Heart Chakra, enhancing empathy, emotional intelligence, and mindful expression. Designers and artists use #B5728A subdued pink-red in interiors, fashion, and graphic media to convey approachable warmth, subtle elegance, and soft visual appeal.

Color Conversion

Convert #B5728A 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
#B5728A
RGB
rgb(181, 114, 138)
HSL
hsl(339°, 31%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 24%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(339°, 37%, 71%)
XYZ
29.6608 23.6934 27.0547
Yxy
23.6934 0.3689 0.2947
Hunter Lab
48.6759 3.2316 -0.1803
CIE-Lab
55.7795 29.7503 -1.9777

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B5728A 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

#B5728A 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 #B5728A 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+)

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B5728A 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

#B5728A

protanopia

#989784

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B5728A;

Text Color

color: #B5728A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B5728A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5728A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B5728A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B5728A 0%, #713c4e 100%);

#B5728A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B5728A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.