Color swatch image showing #B284D1 with RGB(178,132,209) values

#B284D1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B284D1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B284D1 Color Information

#B284D1 RGB value is (178, 132, 209). The hex color red value is 178, green is 132, and blue is 209. Its HSL format shows a hue of 276°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent.

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#B284D1 Color Meaning

Color #B284D1(Floral) (#B284D1) evokes soft elegance, creative sensitivity, and refined energy. Mirroring the natural lavender flower, #B284D1 hue balances visual interest with calming appeal. Psychologically, Lavender Floral (#B284D1) nurtures introspection, emotional clarity, and gentle inspiration. In design, Lavender Floral (#B284D1) complements pastels, whites, and muted neutrals, producing harmonious and aesthetically pleasing compositions. Symbolically, #B284D1 suggests subtle charm, floral grace, and creative openness. Spiritually, Lavender Floral (#B284D1) represents mindful awareness, balanced energy, and meditative focus. Across cultural contexts, #B284D1 evokes ritual elegance, floral symbolism, and contemplative serenity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B284D1 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
#B284D1
RGB
rgb(178, 132, 209)
HSL
hsl(276°, 46%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 37%, 0%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(276°, 37%, 82%)
XYZ
38.1200 30.5710 64.2132
Yxy
30.5710 0.2868 0.2300
Hunter Lab
55.2910 4.6589 -5.0402
CIE-Lab
62.1438 31.9031 -32.9894

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue209 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#B284D1 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

#B284D1 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 #B284D1 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+)

2.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B284D1 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

#B284D1

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B284D1;

Text Color

color: #B284D1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B284D1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B284D140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B284D1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B284D1 0%, #6c3591 100%);

#B284D1 Color FAQs

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