Color swatch image showing #B39EAE with RGB(179,158,174) values

#B39EAE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B39EAE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B39EAE Color Information

#B39EAE RGB value is (179, 158, 174). The hex color red value is 179, green is 158, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 314°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 3 percent, 30 percent.

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#B39EAE Color Meaning

Color #B39EAE signifies whimsical mystery, artistic sensitivity, and understated uniqueness. #B39EAE grayish, medium purple suggests dried lavender, heather fields, or watercolor washes, conveying a sense of creative melancholy and gentle nonconformity. Psychologically, color #B39EAE encourages imaginative thought and intuitive feeling in a soft, accessible way. #B39EAE fosters a sense of quiet individuality and reflective creativity, making #B39EAE suitable for spaces dedicated to art, meditation, or personal expression. #B39EAE color is mystical without being intimidating. Culturally, color #B39EAE is linked to bohemian style, alternative wellness, and independent artistic communities. Symbolically, #B39EAE represents a bridge between the mundane and the magical, intuition made approachable, and spirituality made personal. Therefore, color #B39EAE embodies a democratized sense of wonder, offering a color code for creativity and introspection that feels inclusive, gentle, and respectfully idiosyncratic.

Color Conversion

Convert #B39EAE 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
#B39EAE
RGB
rgb(179, 158, 174)
HSL
hsl(314°, 12%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 3%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(314°, 12%, 70%)
XYZ
38.4572 37.0934 45.1772
Yxy
37.0934 0.3185 0.3072
Hunter Lab
60.9044 1.8125 -0.8597
CIE-Lab
67.3471 10.5594 -5.4688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow3 / 100 (3%)
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B39EAE 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

#B39EAE 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 #B39EAE 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

2.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B39EAE 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B39EAE;

Text Color

color: #B39EAE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B39EAE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B39EAE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B39EAE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39EAE 0%, #6d5668 100%);

#B39EAE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B39EAE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.