Color swatch image showing #BD3396 with RGB(189,51,150) values
Color swatch image showing #BD3396 with RGB(189,51,150) values

#BD3396 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BD3396 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BD3396 Color Information

#BD3396 RGB value is (189, 51, 150). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 150. 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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#BD3396 Color Meaning

Color #BD3396 signifies imaginative richness, reflective depth, and controlled vibrancy. In color psychology, #BD3396 promotes creative thinking, balanced attention, and emotional awareness. In cultures and history, color #BD3396 appears in art, textiles, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing sophistication, heritage, and visual complexity. From a spiritual perspective, color #BD3396 embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #BD3396 encourages thoughtful reflection and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD3396 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
#BD3396
RGB
rgb(189, 51, 150)
HSL
hsl(317°, 58%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 21%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(317°, 73%, 74%)
XYZ
27.6751 15.3885 30.3658
Yxy
15.3885 0.3769 0.2096
Hunter Lab
39.2282 4.7590 -1.5737
CIE-Lab
46.1617 63.4623 -23.4933

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue150 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#BD3396 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

#BD3396 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 #BD3396 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.

#FFFFFF
#BD3396

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD3396 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

#BD3396

protanopia

#81807e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BD3396;

Text Color

color: #BD3396;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD3396;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD339640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD3396;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD3396 0%, #701e59 100%);

#BD3396 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BD3396 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.