Color swatch image showing #B57282 with RGB(181,114,130) values

#B57282 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B57282 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B57282 Color Information

#B57282 RGB value is (181, 114, 130). The hex color red value is 181, green is 114, and blue is 130. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 28 percent, 29 percent.

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#B57282 Color Meaning

Color #B57282 conveys romantic sophistication, emotional depth, and gentle warmth. #B57282 medium muted pink-red encourages introspection, empathy, and expressive creativity. Color #B57282 psychologically supports emotional awareness, balanced sensitivity, and thoughtful engagement. Culturally, color #B57282 is associated with love, refinement, and subtle elegance in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #B57282 to compassion, beauty, and spiritual grace. Fengshui interprets #B57282 medium muted rose as harmonizing and emotionally balancing, suitable for bedrooms, creative areas, and reflective spaces. Spiritually, color #B57282 aligns with the Heart Chakra, enhancing empathy, emotional intelligence, and mindful expression. Designers and artists use #B57282 subdued pink-red in interiors, fashion, and graphic media to convey approachable warmth, subtle elegance, and soft visual appeal.

Color Conversion

Convert #B57282 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
#B57282
RGB
rgb(181, 114, 130)
HSL
hsl(346°, 31%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 28%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 37%, 71%)
XYZ
29.1026 23.4701 24.1154
Yxy
23.4701 0.3795 0.3060
Hunter Lab
48.4459 3.0605 0.2056
CIE-Lab
55.5533 28.5843 2.3614

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue130 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B57282 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

#B57282 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 #B57282 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+)

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B57282 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B57282;

Text Color

color: #B57282;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B57282;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5728240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B57282;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B57282 0%, #713c48 100%);

#B57282 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B57282 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.