#B23AF9 Color Meaning and Information

#B23AF9 Color Information

#B23AF9 RGB value is (178, 58, 249). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 249. Its HSL format shows a hue of 278°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent.

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#B23AF9 Color Meaning

Color #B23AF9 signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AF9 slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AF9 encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AF9 culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AF9 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 #B23AF9 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

#B23AF9

RGB

rgb(178, 58, 249)

HSL

hsl(278°, 94%, 60%)

CMYK

cmyk(29%, 77%, 0%, 2%)

HSV

hsv(278°, 77%, 98%)

XYZ

36.9720 19.3306 91.4051

Yxy

19.3306 0.2503 0.1309

Hunter Lab

43.9666 7.6025 -9.1179

CIE-Lab

51.0718 75.8879 -73.0277

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green58 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue249 / 255 (98%)

98%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Magenta77 / 100 (77%)

77%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#B23AF9 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

#B23AF9 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 #B23AF9 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:#B23AF9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.32:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.32:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.32:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AF9 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

#B23AF9

protanopia

#7e7dcb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AF9;

Text Color

color: #B23AF9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AF9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AF940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AF9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AF9 0%, #7005ad 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B23AF9 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.