#b28ca9 - Fashionably Plum color

A muted dusty mauve with warm rose undertones and subtle gray coolness. It reads as a sophisticated blend of soft pink and gentle lavender, grounded by earthy taupe warmth. Evokes vintage textiles, romantic florals, and cozy interiors—elegant yet approachable. Works well as a neutral alternative in palettes, pairing beautifully with warm creams, deep navy, olive green, and brass accents. Suitable for branding seeking understated femininity, calm bedrooms, or refined packaging that feels both nostalgic and modern.

color #b28ca9

#b28ca9 color RGB value is 178, 140, 169, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.213, 0.0506, 0.302. Alternative names for that color are: fashionably plum, gray, rosybrown, bouquet, purple mountains’ majesty, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
178, 140, 169
rgb(178, 140, 169)
CMYK
0.00, 0.213, 0.0506, 0.302
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sRGB
0.698, 0.549, 0.663
rgb(69.8% 54.9% 66.3%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.654, 0.544, 0.653
color(a98-rgb 0.654 0.544 0.653)
HCT
336, 23.8, 62.6
color(--hct 336 16.4% 62.6%)
HSL
314, 19.8, 62.4
hsl(314 19.8% 62.4%)
HSV
314, 21.3, 69.8
color(--hsv 314 21.3% 69.8%)
HWB
314, 54.9, 30.2
hwb(314 54.9% 30.2%)
Lab
62.6, 18.5, -9.57
lab(62.6 18.5 -9.57)
P3
0.675, 0.555, 0.656
color(display-p3 0.675 0.555 0.656)
XYZ D50
0.352, 0.311, 0.315
color(xyz-d50 0.352 0.311 0.315)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#b28ca9
RGB:178 140 169
HSL:314.21deg 19.79% 62.35%
HEX:#8cb295
RGB:140 178 149
HSL:134.21deg 19.79% 62.35%

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