Color swatch image showing #D39BD5 with RGB(211,155,213) values

#D39BD5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D39BD5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D39BD5 Color Information

#D39BD5 RGB value is (211, 155, 213). The hex color red value is 211, green is 155, and blue is 213. Its HSL format shows a hue of 298°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 16 percent.

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#D39BD5 Color Meaning

Color #D39BD5 signifies refined creativity, emotional sensitivity, and artistic charm. Its soft purple-pink hue evokes flowering orchards and delicate elegance. Psychologically, color #D39BD5 supports imaginative thinking, emotional openness, and reflective focus. In design, color #D39BD5 is perfect for floral, pastel, or artistic compositions requiring subtle vibrancy. Symbolically, #D39BD5 embodies creativity, elegance, and expressive refinement. Spiritually, color #D39BD5 encourages mindful inspiration, emotional balance, and contemplative awareness. Culturally, #D39BD5 resonates with floral symbolism, art, and gentle aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #D39BD5 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
#D39BD5
RGB
rgb(211, 155, 213)
HSL
hsl(298°, 41%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 27%, 0%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(298°, 27%, 84%)
XYZ
50.5956 42.0957 68.4094
Yxy
42.0957 0.3141 0.2613
Hunter Lab
64.8812 6.3849 -4.3171
CIE-Lab
70.9368 30.4958 -21.4054

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green155 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue213 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D39BD5 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

#D39BD5 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 #D39BD5 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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#D39BD5

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D39BD5 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

#D39BD5

protanopia

#bbbac7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D39BD5;

Text Color

color: #D39BD5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D39BD5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D39BD540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D39BD5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D39BD5 0%, #923f95 100%);

#D39BD5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D39BD5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.