Color swatch image showing #B23AE3 with RGB(178,58,227) values

#B23AE3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B23AE3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B23AE3 Color Information

#B23AE3 RGB value is (178, 58, 227). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 227. Its HSL format shows a hue of 283°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent.

#B23AE3 color swatch
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#B23AE3 Color Meaning

Color #B23AE3 signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AE3 slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AE3 encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AE3 culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AE3 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 #B23AE3 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
#B23AE3
RGB
rgb(178, 58, 227)
HSL
hsl(283°, 75%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(22%, 74%, 0%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(283°, 74%, 89%)
XYZ
33.7383 18.0371 74.3764
Yxy
18.0371 0.2674 0.1430
Hunter Lab
42.4701 6.5523 -6.8522
CIE-Lab
49.5411 71.5182 -63.1368

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue227 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#B23AE3 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

#B23AE3 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 #B23AE3 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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#B23AE3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AE3 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

#B23AE3

protanopia

#7e7dba

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AE3;

Text Color

color: #B23AE3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AE3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AE340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AE3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AE3 0%, #6f1592 100%);

#B23AE3 Color FAQs

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