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#B39ED1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B39ED1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B39ED1 Color Information

#B39ED1 RGB value is (179, 158, 209). The hex color red value is 179, green is 158, and blue is 209. Its HSL format shows a hue of 265°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of72 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 18percent.

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#B39ED1 Color Meaning

Color #B39ED1 conveys subtle creativity, calm elegance, and reflective charm. Its muted lavender tone evokes soothing floral landscapes and serene spaces. Psychologically, color #B39ED1 promotes introspection, imaginative thought, and emotional composure. In design, color #B39ED1 complements soft neutrals, gentle greens, and other pastels for harmonious, calming compositions. Symbolically, #B39ED1 represents quiet creativity, grace, and understated sophistication. Spiritually, color #B39ED1 encourages contemplation, mindful imagination, and gentle emotional awareness. Across cultures, #B39ED1 is associated with tranquility, artistic expression, and delicate refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #B39ED1 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
#B39ED1
RGB
rgb(179, 158, 209)
HSL
hsl(265°, 36%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 24%, 0%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(265°, 24%, 82%)
XYZ
42.3259 38.6409 65.5492
Yxy
38.6409 0.2889 0.2637
Hunter Lab
62.1618 3.2357 -4.3014
CIE-Lab
68.4903 17.6381 -23.2022

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue209 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#B39ED1 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

#B39ED1 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 #B39ED1 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B39ED1 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

#B39ED1

protanopia

#aaaac5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B39ED1;

Text Color

color: #B39ED1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B39ED1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B39ED140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B39ED1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39ED1 0%, #644490 100%);

#B39ED1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B39ED1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.