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#B78492 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B78492 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B78492 Color Information

#B78492 RGB value is (183, 132, 146). The hex color red value is 183, green is 132, and blue is 146. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 20 percent, 28percent.

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#B78492 Color Meaning

Color #B78492 suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #B78492 dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #B78492 softens digital interfaces by lowering visual contrast without sacrificing readability—a balance verified by accessibility studies on color perception in aging populations. In cultural contexts, color #B78492 bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #B78492 ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #B78492 avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #B78492 represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #B78492 is not naive; #B78492 has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #B78492 to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B78492 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
#B78492
RGB
rgb(183, 132, 146)
HSL
hsl(344°, 26%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 20%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 28%, 72%)
XYZ
32.9680 28.6451 30.9856
Yxy
28.6451 0.3560 0.3093
Hunter Lab
53.5211 2.8570 0.0322
CIE-Lab
60.4672 21.7083 0.2882

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue146 / 255 (57%)
57%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B78492 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

#B78492 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 #B78492 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+)

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B78492 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

#B78492

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B78492;

Text Color

color: #B78492;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B78492;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B7849240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B78492;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B78492 0%, #744451 100%);

#B78492 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B78492 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.