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#B19CBB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B19CBB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B19CBB Color Information

#B19CBB RGB value is (177, 156, 187). The hex color red value is 177, green is 156, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 281°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 27percent.

#B19CBB
rgb(177, 156, 187)
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#B19CBB Color Meaning

color #B19CBB signifies whimsical mystery, artistic sensitivity, and understated uniqueness. #B19CBB grayish, medium purple suggests dried lavender, heather fields, or watercolor washes, conveying a sense of creative melancholy and gentle nonconformity. Psychologically, Color #B19CBB encourages imaginative thought and intuitive feeling in a soft, accessible way. #B19CBB fosters a sense of quiet individuality and reflective creativity, making #B19CBB suitable for spaces dedicated to art, meditation, or personal expression. #B19CBB color is mystical without being intimidating. Culturally, color #B19CBB is linked to bohemian style, alternative wellness, and independent artistic communities. Symbolically, #B19CBB represents a bridge between the mundane and the magical, intuition made approachable, and spirituality made personal. Therefore, color #B19CBB embodies a democratized sense of wonder, offering a color code for creativity and introspection that feels inclusive, gentle, and respectfully idiosyncratic.

Color Conversion

Convert #B19CBB 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
#B19CBB
RGB
rgb(177, 156, 187)
HSL
hsl(281°, 19%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 17%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(281°, 17%, 73%)
XYZ
38.9896 36.7119 52.0448
Yxy
36.7119 0.3052 0.2874
Hunter Lab
60.5903 2.3074 -2.1559
CIE-Lab
67.0603 13.4938 -13.1682

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#B19CBB 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

#B19CBB 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 #B19CBB 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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#B19CBB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B19CBB 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

#B19CBB

protanopia

#a8a8b3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B19CBB;

Text Color

color: #B19CBB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B19CBB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B19CBB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B19CBB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B19CBB 0%, #6a5076 100%);

#B19CBB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B19CBB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.