Color swatch image showing #B784AF with RGB(183,132,175) values

#B784AF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B784AF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B784AF Color Information

#B784AF RGB value is (183, 132, 175). The hex color red value is 183, green is 132, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 309°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 4 percent, 28 percent.

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#B784AF Color Meaning

Color #B784AF blends theatricality with restraint. #B784AF dusty rose-purple draws from faded velvet curtains and vintage stage costumes—suggesting drama softened by time. Color #B784AF doesn’t overwhelm; #B784AF lingers, evoking nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #B784AF appeals to audiences seeking elegance that feels earned, not imposed. Color perception studies show that desaturated purples like color #B784AF activate regions linked to memory and introspection, making them effective in wellness and editorial design. Color #B784AF 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 #B784AF to signal inclusive refinement. #B784AF works beautifully in typography-heavy layouts, where #B784AF adds subtle chromatic interest without distracting from text. Paired with warm neutrals or deep olives, color #B784AF creates palettes that feel both poetic and purposeful. Color #B784AF isn’t loud—#B784AF’s layered.

Color Conversion

Convert #B784AF 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
#B784AF
RGB
rgb(183, 132, 175)
HSL
hsl(309°, 26%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 4%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(309°, 28%, 72%)
XYZ
35.5176 29.6650 44.4114
Yxy
29.6650 0.3241 0.2707
Hunter Lab
54.4656 3.7076 -1.9443
CIE-Lab
61.3641 26.6745 -14.9365

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue175 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B784AF 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

#B784AF 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 #B784AF 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+)

3.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B784AF 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

#B784AF

protanopia

#a1a0a5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B784AF;

Text Color

color: #B784AF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B784AF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B784AF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B784AF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B784AF 0%, #74446d 100%);

#B784AF Color FAQs

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