Color swatch image showing #BD339F with RGB(189,51,159) values

#BD339F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BD339F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BD339F Color Information

#BD339F RGB value is (189, 51, 159). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 313°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 16 percent, 26 percent.

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#BD339F Color Meaning

Color #BD339F signifies imaginative richness, reflective depth, and controlled vibrancy. In color psychology, #BD339F promotes creative thinking, balanced attention, and emotional awareness. In cultures and history, color #BD339F appears in art, textiles, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing sophistication, heritage, and visual complexity. From a spiritual perspective, color #BD339F embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #BD339F encourages thoughtful reflection and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD339F 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
#BD339F
RGB
rgb(189, 51, 159)
HSL
hsl(313°, 58%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 16%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(313°, 73%, 74%)
XYZ
28.4281 15.6897 34.3310
Yxy
15.6897 0.3624 0.2000
Hunter Lab
39.6102 4.9772 -2.0137
CIE-Lab
46.5647 64.7042 -28.2551

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BD339F 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

#BD339F 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 #BD339F 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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#BD339F

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD339F 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

#BD339F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BD339F;

Text Color

color: #BD339F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD339F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD339F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD339F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD339F 0%, #701e5f 100%);

#BD339F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BD339F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.