Color swatch image showing #B784AA with RGB(183,132,170) values

#B784AA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B784AA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B784AA Color Information

#B784AA RGB value is (183, 132, 170). The hex color red value is 183, green is 132, and blue is 170. Its HSL format shows a hue of 315°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 7 percent, 28 percent.

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#B784AA Color Meaning

Color #B784AA blends theatricality with restraint. #B784AA dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B784AA doesn’t overwhelm; #B784AA lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B784AA appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B784AA activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B784AA avoids the gendered clichés of bright pinks while retaining emotional warmth. Its gray undertone adds sophistication—ideal for brands balancing creativity and credibility. Historically tied to 19th-century salons and bohemian aesthetics, modern interpretations use color #B784AA to signal inclusive refinement. #B784AA works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B784AA adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B784AA creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B784AA isn’t loud—#B784AA’s layered.

Color Conversion

Convert #B784AA 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
#B784AA
RGB
rgb(183, 132, 170)
HSL
hsl(315°, 26%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 7%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(315°, 28%, 72%)
XYZ
35.0354 29.4721 41.8723
Yxy
29.4721 0.3293 0.2770
Hunter Lab
54.2882 3.5447 -1.5653
CIE-Lab
61.1960 25.7616 -12.3440

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue170 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow7 / 100 (7%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B784AA 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

#B784AA 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 #B784AA 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+)

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B784AA 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

#B784AA

protanopia

#a1a0a1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B784AA;

Text Color

color: #B784AA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B784AA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B784AA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B784AA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B784AA 0%, #744468 100%);

#B784AA Color FAQs

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