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#B19CBD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B19CBD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B19CBD Color Information

#B19CBD RGB value is (177, 156, 189). The hex color red value is 177, green is 156, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 278°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of68 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 26percent.

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#B19CBD Color Meaning

color #B19CBD signifies whimsical mystery, artistic sensitivity, and understated uniqueness. #B19CBD grayish, medium purple suggests dried lavender, heather fields, or watercolor washes, conveying a sense of creative melancholy and gentle nonconformity. Psychologically, Color #B19CBD encourages imaginative thought and intuitive feeling in a soft, accessible way. #B19CBD fosters a sense of quiet individuality and reflective creativity, making #B19CBD suitable for spaces dedicated to art, meditation, or personal expression. #B19CBD color is mystical without being intimidating. Culturally, color #B19CBD is linked to bohemian style, alternative wellness, and independent artistic communities. Symbolically, #B19CBD represents a bridge between the mundane and the magical, intuition made approachable, and spirituality made personal. Therefore, color #B19CBD embodies a democratized sense of wonder, offering a color code for creativity and introspection that feels inclusive, gentle, and respectfully idiosyncratic.

Color Conversion

Convert #B19CBD 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
#B19CBD
RGB
rgb(177, 156, 189)
HSL
hsl(278°, 20%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 17%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(278°, 17%, 74%)
XYZ
39.2052 36.7982 53.1805
Yxy
36.7982 0.3035 0.2849
Hunter Lab
60.6615 2.3854 -2.3447
CIE-Lab
67.1253 13.8973 -14.1854

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#B19CBD 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

#B19CBD 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 #B19CBD 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B19CBD 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

#B19CBD

protanopia

#a8a8b5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B19CBD;

Text Color

color: #B19CBD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B19CBD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B19CBD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B19CBD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B19CBD 0%, #6a5078 100%);

#B19CBD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B19CBD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.