#B48E99 Color Meaning and Information

#B48E99 Color Information

#B48E99 RGB value is (180, 142, 153). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 15 percent, 29percent.

#B48E99

rgb(180, 142, 153)

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#B48E99 Color Meaning

Color #B48E99 suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #B48E99 dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #B48E99 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 #B48E99 bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #B48E99 ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #B48E99 avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #B48E99 represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #B48E99 is not naive; #B48E99 has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #B48E99 to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48E99 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

#B48E99

RGB

rgb(180, 142, 153)

HSL

hsl(343°, 20%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 15%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(343°, 21%, 71%)

XYZ

34.2452 31.3492 34.3831

Yxy

31.3492 0.3425 0.3136

Hunter Lab

55.9904 2.3158 -0.0411

CIE-Lab

62.8013 16.1263 -0.3297

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue153 / 255 (60%)

60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B48E99 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

#B48E99 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 #B48E99 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B48E99

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.89:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.89:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.89:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48E99 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

#B48E99

protanopia

#a4a396

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48E99;

Text Color

color: #B48E99;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48E99;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48E9940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48E99;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48E99 0%, #704b55 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B48E99 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.