Color swatch image showing #BD3395 with RGB(189,51,149) values
Color swatch image showing #BD3395 with RGB(189,51,149) values

#BD3395 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BD3395 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BD3395 Color Information

#BD3395 RGB value is (189, 51, 149). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 317°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 21 percent, 26 percent.

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#BD3395 Color Meaning

Color #BD3395 expresses rhythmic passion, dramatic flair, and emotional movement. Inspired by dance and performance, #BD3395 saturated pink purple tone suggests motion and charisma. Therefore, color #BD3395 feels alive, theatrical, and emotionally expressive. Psychologically, color #BD3395 heightens emotional awareness and creative flow. #BD3395 supports confidence in social settings and encourages expressive communication. Because #BD3395 balances warmth and depth, #BD3395 avoids feeling superficial. In symbolic and cultural contexts, color #BD3395 reflects celebration, artistic tradition, and expressive storytelling. #BD3395 often represents joy that carries intensity rather than softness. On a deeper plane, #BD3395 suggests emotional honesty and the courage to feel fully.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD3395 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
#BD3395
RGB
rgb(189, 51, 149)
HSL
hsl(317°, 58%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 21%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(317°, 73%, 74%)
XYZ
27.5949 15.3564 29.9434
Yxy
15.3564 0.3786 0.2107
Hunter Lab
39.1872 4.7359 -1.5273
CIE-Lab
46.1185 63.3282 -22.9591

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BD3395 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

#BD3395 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 #BD3395 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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#BD3395

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD3395 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

#BD3395

protanopia

#81807d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BD3395;

Text Color

color: #BD3395;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD3395;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD339540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD3395;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD3395 0%, #701e59 100%);

#BD3395 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BD3395 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.