Color swatch image showing #B4839B with RGB(180,131,155) values

#B4839B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B4839B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B4839B Color Information

#B4839B RGB value is (180, 131, 155). The hex color red value is 180, green is 131, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 331°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 14 percent, 29 percent.

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#B4839B Color Meaning

Color #B4839B suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #B4839B dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #B4839B softens digital interfaces by lowering visual contrast without sacrificing readability—a balance verified by accessibility studies on color perception in aging populations. In cultural contexts, color #B4839B bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #B4839B ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #B4839B avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #B4839B represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #B4839B is not naive; #B4839B has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #B4839B to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B4839B 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
#B4839B
RGB
rgb(180, 131, 155)
HSL
hsl(331°, 25%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 14%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(331°, 27%, 71%)
XYZ
32.8551 28.3025 34.7416
Yxy
28.3025 0.3426 0.2951
Hunter Lab
53.2001 2.9451 -0.6155
CIE-Lab
60.1610 22.6263 -5.3538

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B4839B 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

#B4839B 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 #B4839B 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
#B4839B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B4839B 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

#B4839B

protanopia

#9f9e95

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B4839B;

Text Color

color: #B4839B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B4839B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B4839B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B4839B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B4839B 0%, #71445a 100%);

#B4839B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B4839B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.