#B23AE2 Color Meaning and Information

#B23AE2 Color Information

#B23AE2 RGB value is (178, 58, 226). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 226. Its HSL format shows a hue of 283°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent.

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#B23AE2 Color Meaning

Color #B23AE2 signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AE2 slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AE2 encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AE2 culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AE2 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 #B23AE2 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

#B23AE2

RGB

rgb(178, 58, 226)

HSL

hsl(283°, 74%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(21%, 74%, 0%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(283°, 74%, 89%)

XYZ

33.6006 17.9821 73.6514

Yxy

17.9821 0.2683 0.1436

Hunter Lab

42.4053 6.5087 -6.7586

CIE-Lab

49.4744 71.3238 -62.6778

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green58 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue226 / 255 (89%)

89%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Magenta74 / 100 (74%)

74%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#B23AE2 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

#B23AE2 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 #B23AE2 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B23AE2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.57:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.57:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.57:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AE2 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

#B23AE2

protanopia

#7e7db9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AE2;

Text Color

color: #B23AE2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AE2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AE240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AE2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AE2 0%, #6f1692 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B23AE2 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.