Color swatch image showing #B885FF with RGB(184,133,255) values
Color swatch image showing #B885FF with RGB(184,133,255) values

#B885FF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B885FF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B885FF Color Information

#B885FF RGB value is (184, 133, 255). The hex color red value is 184, green is 133, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 265°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 48 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.

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#B885FF Color Meaning

Color #B885FF conveys openness, creativity, and youthful confidence. #B885FF lighter violet shade (#B885FF) feels energetic and approachable, encouraging exploration and expressive thinking. Psychologically, color #B885FF stimulates imagination and emotional optimism. #B885FF supports creative experimentation without pressure. Culturally, #B885FF is common in entertainment design, contemporary fashion, and interactive media. Spiritually, #B885FF represents curiosity, self discovery, and expanding personal awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #B885FF 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
#B885FF
RGB
rgb(184, 133, 255)
HSL
hsl(265°, 100%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 48%, 0%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(265°, 48%, 100%)
XYZ
46.2047 34.1854 98.7709
Yxy
34.1854 0.2579 0.1908
Hunter Lab
58.4683 7.4539 -10.6072
CIE-Lab
65.1095 43.5350 -53.7625

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue255 / 255 (100%)
100%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#B885FF 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

#B885FF 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 #B885FF 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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#B885FF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B885FF 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

#B885FF

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B885FF;

Text Color

color: #B885FF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B885FF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B885FF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B885FF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B885FF 0%, #5d00df 100%);

#B885FF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B885FF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.