Color swatch image showing #B53381 with RGB(181,51,129) values

#B53381 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B53381 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B53381 Color Information

#B53381 RGB value is (181, 51, 129). The hex color red value is 181, green is 51, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 324°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 29 percent, 29 percent.

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#B53381 Color Meaning

Color #B53381 communicates intensity refined by discipline. #B53381 deep pink violet blend (#B53381) carries emotional depth while maintaining visual control, giving #B53381 a composed yet passionate presence. Psychologically, color #B53381 enhances emotional focus and motivation. #B53381 channels strong feelings into purposeful action rather than impulsive behavior. In cultural contexts, #B53381 is found in expressive fashion, performance art, and identity driven branding. On a spiritual level, #B53381 represents emotional mastery, self confidence, and inner alignment between desire and reason.

Color Conversion

Convert #B53381 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
#B53381
RGB
rgb(181, 51, 129)
HSL
hsl(324°, 56%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 29%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(324°, 72%, 71%)
XYZ
24.2023 13.7764 22.1524
Yxy
13.7764 0.4025 0.2291
Hunter Lab
37.1166 3.8332 -0.7825
CIE-Lab
43.9105 58.6801 -14.3356

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B53381 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

#B53381 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 #B53381 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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#B53381

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B53381 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

#B53381

protanopia

#7d7c6e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B53381;

Text Color

color: #B53381;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B53381;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5338140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B53381;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B53381 0%, #6b1e4c 100%);

#B53381 Color FAQs

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