#B48EAE Color Meaning and Information

#B48EAE Color Information

#B48EAE RGB value is (180, 142, 174). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 309°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 3 percent, 29 percent.

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#B48EAE Color Meaning

Color #B48EAE signifies earthy refinement, creative energy, and introspective charm. #B48EAE muted purple-green shade evokes dried herbs and natural textures. Psychologically, color #B48EAE enhances grounded creativity, focus, and subtle emotional exploration. In design, color #B48EAE complements natural tones, wood textures, and muted palettes. Symbolically, #B48EAE represents harmony with nature, understated elegance, and botanical inspiration. Spiritually, color #B48EAE encourages balance, connection to the natural world, and mindful contemplation. Across cultures, #B48EAE aligns with herbal symbolism, artisanal craft, and reflective artistry.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48EAE 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

#B48EAE

RGB

rgb(180, 142, 174)

HSL

hsl(309°, 20%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 3%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(309°, 21%, 71%)

XYZ

36.1354 32.1053 44.3368

Yxy

32.1053 0.3210 0.2852

Hunter Lab

56.6615 2.9607 -1.5665

CIE-Lab

63.4298 19.8465 -11.2918

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue174 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow3 / 100 (3%)

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B48EAE 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

#B48EAE 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 #B48EAE 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:#B48EAE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.83:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48EAE 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

#B48EAE

protanopia

#a4a3a6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48EAE;

Text Color

color: #B48EAE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48EAE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48EAE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48EAE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48EAE 0%, #704b6b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B48EAE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.