Color swatch image showing #BD33AB with RGB(189,51,171) values

#BD33AB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BD33AB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BD33AB Color Information

#BD33AB RGB value is (189, 51, 171). The hex color red value is 189, green is 51, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 308°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 10 percent, 26 percent.

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#BD33AB Color Meaning

Color #BD33AB signifies imaginative richness, reflective depth, and controlled vibrancy. In color psychology, #BD33AB promotes creative thinking, balanced attention, and emotional awareness. In cultures and history, color #BD33AB appears in art, textiles, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing sophistication, heritage, and visual complexity. From a spiritual perspective, color #BD33AB embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #BD33AB encourages thoughtful reflection and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #BD33AB 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
#BD33AB
RGB
rgb(189, 51, 171)
HSL
hsl(308°, 58%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 10%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(308°, 73%, 74%)
XYZ
29.5208 16.1267 40.0849
Yxy
16.1267 0.3443 0.1881
Hunter Lab
40.1581 5.2989 -2.6663
CIE-Lab
47.1403 66.4534 -34.4783

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue171 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BD33AB 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

#BD33AB 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 #BD33AB 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.

#FFFFFF
#BD33AB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BD33AB 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

#BD33AB

protanopia

#81808e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BD33AB;

Text Color

color: #BD33AB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BD33AB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BD33AB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BD33AB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BD33AB 0%, #701e65 100%);

#BD33AB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BD33AB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.