Color swatch image showing Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) with RGB(177,156,217) values

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) Color Information

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) RGB value is (177, 156, 217). The hex color red value is 177, green is 156, and blue is 217. Its HSL format shows a hue of 261°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 18 percent, 28 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent.

Light Pastel Purple
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Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) Color Meaning

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) conveys subtle creativity, calm elegance, and reflective charm. Its muted lavender tone evokes soothing floral landscapes and serene spaces. Psychologically, Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) promotes introspection, imaginative thought, and emotional composure. In design, Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) complements soft neutrals, gentle greens, and other pastels for harmonious, calming compositions. Symbolically, it represents quiet creativity, grace, and understated sophistication. Spiritually, Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) encourages contemplation, mindful imagination, and gentle emotional awareness. Across cultures, it is associated with tranquility, artistic expression, and delicate refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) 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
#B19CD9
RGB
rgb(177, 156, 217)
HSL
hsl(261°, 45%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(18%, 28%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(261°, 28%, 85%)
XYZ
42.5443 38.1338 70.7639
Yxy
38.1338 0.2809 0.2518
Hunter Lab
61.7526 3.6165 -5.3227
CIE-Lab
68.1191 19.8938 -28.2066

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red177 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue217 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) 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

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) 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 Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) 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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#B19CD9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B19CD9 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

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9)

protanopia

#a8a8ca

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B19CD9;

Text Color

color: #B19CD9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B19CD9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B19CD940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B19CD9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B19CD9 0%, #5d3b9c 100%);

Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.