#B483A1 Color Information
#B483A1 RGB value is (180, 131, 161). The hex color red value is 180, green is 131, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 323°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 11 percent, 29 percent.
#B483A1 Color Meaning
Color #B483A1 blends theatricality with restraint. #B483A1 dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B483A1 doesn’t overwhelm; #B483A1 lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B483A1 appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B483A1 activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B483A1 avoids the gendered clichés of bright pinks while retaining emotional warmth. Its gray undertone adds sophistication—ideal for brands balancing creativity and credibility. Historically tied to 19th-century salons and bohemian aesthetics, modern interpretations use color #B483A1 to signal inclusive refinement. #B483A1 works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B483A1 adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B483A1 creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B483A1 isn’t loud—#B483A1’s layered.
Color Conversion
Convert #B483A1 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.
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Color Variations
#B483A1 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
#B483A1 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 #B483A1 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B483A1 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B483A1 Color FAQs
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