Color swatch image showing #B48EBA with RGB(180,142,186) values

#B48EBA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B48EBA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B48EBA Color Information

#B48EBA RGB value is (180, 142, 186). The hex color red value is 180, green is 142, and blue is 186. Its HSL format shows a hue of 292°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#B48EBA Color Meaning

Color #B48EBA signifies earthy refinement, creative energy, and introspective charm. #B48EBA muted purple-green shade evokes dried herbs and natural textures. Psychologically, color #B48EBA enhances grounded creativity, focus, and subtle emotional exploration. In design, color #B48EBA complements natural tones, wood textures, and muted palettes. Symbolically, #B48EBA represents harmony with nature, understated elegance, and botanical inspiration. Spiritually, color #B48EBA encourages balance, connection to the natural world, and mindful contemplation. Across cultures, #B48EBA aligns with herbal symbolism, artisanal craft, and reflective artistry.

Color Conversion

Convert #B48EBA 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
#B48EBA
RGB
rgb(180, 142, 186)
HSL
hsl(292°, 24%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 24%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(292°, 24%, 73%)
XYZ
37.3583 32.5945 50.7767
Yxy
32.5945 0.3094 0.2700
Hunter Lab
57.0916 3.3855 -2.5725
CIE-Lab
63.8312 22.1573 -17.4552

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue186 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#B48EBA 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

#B48EBA 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 #B48EBA 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B48EBA 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

#B48EBA

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B48EBA;

Text Color

color: #B48EBA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B48EBA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B48EBA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B48EBA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B48EBA 0%, #704876 100%);

#B48EBA Color FAQs

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