Color swatch image showing #BD3394 with RGB(189,51,148) values
Color swatch image showing #BD3394 with RGB(189,51,148) values

#BD3394 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BD3394 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BD3394 Color Information

#BD3394 RGB value is (189, 51, 148). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 318°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 22 percent, 26 percent.

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#BD3394 Color Meaning

Color #BD3394 expresses rhythmic passion, dramatic flair, and emotional movement. Inspired by dance and performance, #BD3394 saturated pink purple tone suggests motion and charisma. Therefore, color #BD3394 feels alive, theatrical, and emotionally expressive. Psychologically, color #BD3394 heightens emotional awareness and creative flow. #BD3394 supports confidence in social settings and encourages expressive communication. Because #BD3394 balances warmth and depth, #BD3394 avoids feeling superficial. In symbolic and cultural contexts, color #BD3394 reflects celebration, artistic tradition, and expressive storytelling. #BD3394 often represents joy that carries intensity rather than softness. On a deeper plane, #BD3394 suggests emotional honesty and the courage to feel fully.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD3394 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
#BD3394
RGB
rgb(189, 51, 148)
HSL
hsl(318°, 58%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 22%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(318°, 73%, 74%)
XYZ
27.5154 15.3246 29.5247
Yxy
15.3246 0.3802 0.2118
Hunter Lab
39.1466 4.7131 -1.4814
CIE-Lab
46.0756 63.1949 -22.4240

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BD3394 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

#BD3394 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 #BD3394 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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#BD3394

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD3394 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

#BD3394

protanopia

#81807d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BD3394;

Text Color

color: #BD3394;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD3394;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD339440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD3394;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD3394 0%, #701e58 100%);

#BD3394 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BD3394 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.