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#B3448C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B3448C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B3448C Color Information

#B3448C RGB value is (179, 68, 140). The hex color red value is 179, green is 68, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 321°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 22 percent, 30percent.

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#B3448C Color Meaning

Color #B3448C expresses rhythmic passion, dramatic flair, and emotional movement. Inspired by dance and performance, #B3448C saturated pink purple tone suggests motion and charisma. Therefore, color #B3448C feels alive, theatrical, and emotionally expressive. Psychologically, color #B3448C heightens emotional awareness and creative flow. #B3448C supports confidence in social settings and encourages expressive communication. Because #B3448C balances warmth and depth, #B3448C avoids feeling superficial. In symbolic and cultural contexts, color #B3448C reflects celebration, artistic tradition, and expressive storytelling. #B3448C often represents joy that carries intensity rather than softness. On a deeper plane, #B3448C suggests emotional honesty and the courage to feel fully.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3448C 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
#B3448C
RGB
rgb(179, 68, 140)
HSL
hsl(321°, 45%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 22%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(321°, 62%, 70%)
XYZ
25.3912 15.6114 26.4860
Yxy
15.6114 0.3762 0.2313
Hunter Lab
39.5113 3.8765 -1.1050
CIE-Lab
46.4605 52.7952 -17.1576

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B3448C 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

#B3448C 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 #B3448C 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 AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3448C 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

#B3448C

protanopia

#83827b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3448C;

Text Color

color: #B3448C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3448C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3448C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3448C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3448C 0%, #692852 100%);

#B3448C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B3448C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.