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#B57293 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B57293 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B57293 Color Information

#B57293 RGB value is (181, 114, 147). The hex color red value is 181, green is 114, and blue is 147. Its HSL format shows a hue of 330°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 19 percent, 29percent.

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#B57293 Color Meaning

Color #B57293 suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #B57293 dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #B57293 softens digital interfaces by lowering visual contrast without sacrificing readability—a balance verified by accessibility studies on color perception in aging populations. In cultural contexts, color #B57293 bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #B57293 ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #B57293 avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #B57293 represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #B57293 is not naive; #B57293 has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #B57293 to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B57293 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
#B57293
RGB
rgb(181, 114, 147)
HSL
hsl(330°, 31%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 19%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(330°, 37%, 71%)
XYZ
30.3398 23.9650 30.6304
Yxy
23.9650 0.3572 0.2822
Hunter Lab
48.9541 3.4416 -0.6546
CIE-Lab
56.0527 31.1411 -6.8183

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue147 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B57293 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

#B57293 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 #B57293 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+)

3.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B57293 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

#B57293

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B57293;

Text Color

color: #B57293;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B57293;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5729340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B57293;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B57293 0%, #713c56 100%);

#B57293 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B57293 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.