#B2849F Color Information
#B2849F RGB value is (178, 132, 159). The hex color red value is 178, green is 132, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 325°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 11 percent, 30percent.
#B2849F Color Meaning
Color #B2849F blends theatricality with restraint. #B2849F dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B2849F doesn’t overwhelm; #B2849F lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B2849F appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B2849F activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B2849F avoids the gendered clichés of bright pinks while retaining emotional warmth. Its gray undertone adds sophistication—ideal for brands balancing creativity and credibility. Historically tied to 19th-century salons and bohemian aesthetics, modern interpretations use color #B2849F to signal inclusive refinement. #B2849F works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B2849F adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B2849F creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B2849F isn’t loud—#B2849F’s layered.
Color Conversion
Convert #B2849F 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.
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Color Variations
#B2849F 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
#B2849F 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 #B2849F 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B2849F 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B2849F Color FAQs
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