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#B39EE1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B39EE1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B39EE1 Color Information

#B39EE1 RGB value is (179, 158, 225). The hex color red value is 179, green is 158, and blue is 225. Its HSL format shows a hue of 259°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of75 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 12percent.

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#B39EE1 Color Meaning

color #B39EE1 conveys subtle creativity, calm elegance, and reflective charm. Its muted lavender tone evokes soothing floral landscapes and serene spaces. Psychologically, Color #B39EE1 promotes introspection, imaginative thought, and emotional composure. In design, color #B39EE1 complements soft neutrals, gentle greens, and other pastels for harmonious, calming compositions. Symbolically, #B39EE1 represents quiet creativity, grace, and understated sophistication. Spiritually, color #B39EE1 encourages contemplation, mindful imagination, and gentle emotional awareness. Across cultures, #B39EE1 is associated with tranquility, artistic expression, and delicate refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #B39EE1 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
#B39EE1
RGB
rgb(179, 158, 225)
HSL
hsl(259°, 53%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 30%, 0%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(259°, 30%, 88%)
XYZ
44.4079 39.4737 76.5128
Yxy
39.4737 0.2769 0.2461
Hunter Lab
62.8281 4.0242 -6.2099
CIE-Lab
69.0930 21.2009 -31.0973

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green158 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue225 / 255 (88%)
88%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#B39EE1 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

#B39EE1 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 #B39EE1 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

2.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B39EE1 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: #B39EE1;

Text Color

color: #B39EE1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B39EE1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B39EE140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B39EE1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B39EE1 0%, #5934a8 100%);

#B39EE1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B39EE1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.