Color swatch image showing #B784AC with RGB(183,132,172) values

#B784AC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B784AC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B784AC Color Information

#B784AC RGB value is (183, 132, 172). The hex color red value is 183, green is 132, and blue is 172. Its HSL format shows a hue of 313°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 6 percent, 28 percent.

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#B784AC Color Meaning

Color #B784AC blends theatricality with restraint. #B784AC dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B784AC doesn’t overwhelm; #B784AC lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B784AC appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B784AC activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B784AC avoids the gendered clichés of bright pinks while retaining emotional warmth. Its gray undertone adds sophistication—ideal for brands balancing creativity and credibility. Historically tied to 19th-century salons and bohemian aesthetics, modern interpretations use color #B784AC to signal inclusive refinement. #B784AC works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B784AC adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B784AC creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B784AC isn’t loud—#B784AC’s layered.

Color Conversion

Convert #B784AC 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
#B784AC
RGB
rgb(183, 132, 172)
HSL
hsl(313°, 26%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 6%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(313°, 28%, 72%)
XYZ
35.2261 29.5484 42.8765
Yxy
29.5484 0.3272 0.2745
Hunter Lab
54.3584 3.6090 -1.7149
CIE-Lab
61.2626 26.1240 -13.3828

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue172 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow6 / 100 (6%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B784AC 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

#B784AC 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 #B784AC 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B784AC 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

#B784AC

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B784AC;

Text Color

color: #B784AC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B784AC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B784AC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B784AC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B784AC 0%, #74446a 100%);

#B784AC Color FAQs

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