#B53399 Color Meaning and Information

#B53399 Color Information

#B53399 RGB value is (181, 51, 153). The hex color red value is 181, green is 51, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 313°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 15 percent, 29 percent.

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#B53399 Color Meaning

Color #B53399 signifies imaginative richness, reflective depth, and controlled vibrancy. In color psychology, #B53399 promotes creative thinking, balanced attention, and emotional awareness. In cultures and history, color #B53399 appears in art, textiles, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing sophistication, heritage, and visual complexity. From a spiritual perspective, color #B53399 embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #B53399 encourages thoughtful reflection and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #B53399 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

#B53399

RGB

rgb(181, 51, 153)

HSL

hsl(313°, 56%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 72%, 15%, 29%)

HSV

hsv(313°, 72%, 71%)

XYZ

25.9897 14.4913 31.5643

Yxy

14.4913 0.3607 0.2011

Hunter Lab

38.0674 4.3235 -1.7713

CIE-Lab

44.9295 61.9049 -27.3149

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)

71%

Green51 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue153 / 255 (60%)

60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta72 / 100 (72%)

72%

Yellow15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Color Variations

#B53399 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

#B53399 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 #B53399 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:#B53399

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B53399 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

#B53399

protanopia

#7d7c80

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B53399;

Text Color

color: #B53399;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B53399;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5339940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B53399;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B53399 0%, #6b1e5a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B53399 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.