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#B23AC8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B23AC8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B23AC8 Color Information

#B23AC8 RGB value is (178, 58, 200). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 200. Its HSL format shows a hue of 291°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 71 percent, 0 percent, 22percent.

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#B23AC8 Color Meaning

color #B23AC8 signifies disciplined creativity and mature expression. #B23AC8 deeper purple (#B23AC8) feels serious yet artistic, communicating depth without heaviness. Psychologically, color #B23AC8 strengthens focus and emotional control during creative tasks. #B23AC8 encourages thoughtful expression. Culturally, #B23AC8 appears in fine art, editorial design, and premium branding. Symbolically, #B23AC8 represents mastery of creative energy and emotional refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #B23AC8 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
#B23AC8
RGB
rgb(178, 58, 200)
HSL
hsl(291°, 56%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 71%, 0%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(291°, 71%, 78%)
XYZ
30.2985 16.6612 56.2626
Yxy
16.6612 0.2935 0.1614
Hunter Lab
40.8181 5.4884 -4.5865
CIE-Lab
47.8303 66.4271 -50.4385

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue200 / 255 (78%)
78%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#B23AC8 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

#B23AC8 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 #B23AC8 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+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AC8 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: #B23AC8;

Text Color

color: #B23AC8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AC8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AC840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AC8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AC8 0%, #6b2278 100%);

#B23AC8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B23AC8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.