Color swatch image showing #B34479 with RGB(179,68,121) values
Color swatch image showing #B34479 with RGB(179,68,121) values

#B34479 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B34479 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B34479 Color Information

#B34479 RGB value is (179, 68, 121). The hex color red value is 179, green is 68, and blue is 121. Its HSL format shows a hue of 331°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 32 percent, 30 percent.

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#B34479 Color Meaning

Color #B34479 reflects elegance mixed with emotional complexity. #B34479 rose toned berry feels romantic but reserved. #B34479 carries warmth without vulnerability. In color psychology, color #B34479 encourages emotional balance and refined self expression. #B34479 reduces impulsive reactions while keeping emotional awareness active. Symbolically and spiritually, color #B34479 represents dignified affection, inner harmony, and mature emotional identity. #B34479 suits narratives centered on growth rather than intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B34479 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
#B34479
RGB
rgb(179, 68, 121)
HSL
hsl(331°, 45%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 32%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(331°, 62%, 70%)
XYZ
24.1087 15.0984 19.7328
Yxy
15.0984 0.4090 0.2562
Hunter Lab
38.8567 3.5252 -0.3772
CIE-Lab
45.7687 50.2615 -6.6830

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue121 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B34479 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

#B34479 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 #B34479 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.

#FFFFFF
#B34479

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B34479 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

#B34479

protanopia

#83826c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B34479;

Text Color

color: #B34479;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B34479;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3447940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B34479;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B34479 0%, #692847 100%);

#B34479 Color FAQs

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