Color swatch image showing #BD33A8 with RGB(189,51,168) values

#BD33A8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BD33A8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BD33A8 Color Information

#BD33A8 RGB value is (189, 51, 168). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 168. Its HSL format shows a hue of 309°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 11 percent, 26 percent.

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#BD33A8 Color Meaning

Color #BD33A8 signifies imaginative richness, reflective depth, and controlled vibrancy. In color psychology, #BD33A8 promotes creative thinking, balanced attention, and emotional awareness. In cultures and history, color #BD33A8 appears in art, textiles, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing sophistication, heritage, and visual complexity. From a spiritual perspective, color #BD33A8 embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #BD33A8 encourages thoughtful reflection and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD33A8 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
#BD33A8
RGB
rgb(189, 51, 168)
HSL
hsl(309°, 58%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 11%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(309°, 73%, 74%)
XYZ
29.2380 16.0136 38.5957
Yxy
16.0136 0.3487 0.1910
Hunter Lab
40.0170 5.2151 -2.4958
CIE-Lab
46.9924 66.0065 -32.9359

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue168 / 255 (66%)
66%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BD33A8 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

#BD33A8 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 #BD33A8 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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#BD33A8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD33A8 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

#BD33A8

protanopia

#81808c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BD33A8;

Text Color

color: #BD33A8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD33A8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD33A840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD33A8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD33A8 0%, #701e64 100%);

#BD33A8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BD33A8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.