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#BD338F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BD338F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BD338F Color Information

#BD338F RGB value is (189, 51, 143). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 320°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 24 percent, 26percent.

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#BD338F Color Meaning

Color #BD338F expresses rhythmic passion, dramatic flair, and emotional movement. Inspired by dance and performance, #BD338F saturated pink purple tone suggests motion and charisma. Therefore, color #BD338F feels alive, theatrical, and emotionally expressive. Psychologically, color #BD338F heightens emotional awareness and creative flow. #BD338F supports confidence in social settings and encourages expressive communication. Because #BD338F balances warmth and depth, #BD338F avoids feeling superficial. In symbolic and cultural contexts, color #BD338F reflects celebration, artistic tradition, and expressive storytelling. #BD338F often represents joy that carries intensity rather than softness. On a deeper plane, #BD338F suggests emotional honesty and the courage to feel fully.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD338F 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
#BD338F
RGB
rgb(189, 51, 143)
HSL
hsl(320°, 58%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 24%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(320°, 73%, 74%)
XYZ
27.1280 15.1696 27.4848
Yxy
15.1696 0.3888 0.2174
Hunter Lab
38.9482 4.6023 -1.2591
CIE-Lab
45.8657 62.5402 -19.7333

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BD338F 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

#BD338F 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 #BD338F 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+)

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD338F 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: #BD338F;

Text Color

color: #BD338F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD338F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD338F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD338F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD338F 0%, #701e55 100%);

#BD338F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BD338F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.