Color swatch image showing #B4839D with RGB(180,131,157) values

#B4839D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B4839D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B4839D Color Information

#B4839D RGB value is (180, 131, 157). The hex color red value is 180, green is 131, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 328°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 13 percent, 29 percent.

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#B4839D Color Meaning

Color #B4839D suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #B4839D dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #B4839D 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 #B4839D bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #B4839D ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #B4839D avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #B4839D represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #B4839D is not naive; #B4839D has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #B4839D to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B4839D 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
#B4839D
RGB
rgb(180, 131, 157)
HSL
hsl(328°, 25%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 13%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(328°, 27%, 71%)
XYZ
33.0245 28.3702 35.6337
Yxy
28.3702 0.3404 0.2924
Hunter Lab
53.2637 3.0006 -0.7447
CIE-Lab
60.2217 22.9666 -6.4089

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B4839D 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

#B4839D 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 #B4839D 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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#B4839D

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 #B4839D 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

#B4839D

protanopia

#9f9e97

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B4839D;

Text Color

color: #B4839D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B4839D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B4839D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B4839D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B4839D 0%, #71445c 100%);

#B4839D Color FAQs

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