#B23ADD Color Information
#B23ADD RGB value is (178, 58, 221). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 284°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.
#B23ADD Color Meaning
Color #B23ADD signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23ADD slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23ADD encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23ADD culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23ADD color represents enlightened creativity, magic made manifest, and a bridge between the royal and the relatable, acting as a symbol for dignified enchantment.
Color Conversion
Convert #B23ADD 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.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
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Color Variations
#B23ADD 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
#B23ADD 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 #B23ADD 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.
Sample Text
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B23ADD 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
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#B23ADD Color FAQs
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