#BD3387 Color Meaning and Information

#BD3387 Color Information

#BD3387 RGB value is (189, 51, 135). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 135. Its HSL format shows a hue of 323°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 29 percent, 26percent.

#BD3387

rgb(189, 51, 135)

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#BD3387 Color Meaning

Color #BD3387 communicates intensity refined by discipline. #BD3387 deep pink violet blend (#BD3387) carries emotional depth while maintaining visual control, giving #BD3387 a composed yet passionate presence. Psychologically, color #BD3387 enhances emotional focus and motivation. #BD3387 channels strong feelings into purposeful action rather than impulsive behavior. In cultural contexts, #BD3387 is found in expressive fashion, performance art, and identity driven branding. On a spiritual level, #BD3387 represents emotional mastery, self confidence, and inner alignment between desire and reason.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD3387 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

#BD3387

RGB

rgb(189, 51, 135)

HSL

hsl(323°, 58%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 73%, 29%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(323°, 73%, 74%)

XYZ

26.5433 14.9357 24.4056

Yxy

14.9357 0.4029 0.2267

Hunter Lab

38.6467 4.4364 -0.9276

CIE-Lab

45.5461 61.5353 -15.3759

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green51 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue135 / 255 (53%)

53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta73 / 100 (73%)

73%

Yellow29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#BD3387 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

#BD3387 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 #BD3387 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:#BD3387

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.27:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.27:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.27:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD3387 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

#BD3387

protanopia

#818073

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BD3387;

Text Color

color: #BD3387;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD3387;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD338740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD3387;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD3387 0%, #701e51 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BD3387 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.