Color swatch image showing #B23AEA with RGB(178,58,234) values

#B23AEA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B23AEA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B23AEA Color Information

#B23AEA RGB value is (178, 58, 234). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 234. Its HSL format shows a hue of 281°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 75 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#B23AEA Color Meaning

Color #B23AEA signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AEA slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AEA encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AEA culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AEA 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 #B23AEA 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
#B23AEA
RGB
rgb(178, 58, 234)
HSL
hsl(281°, 81%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 75%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(281°, 75%, 92%)
XYZ
34.7244 18.4316 79.5694
Yxy
18.4316 0.2616 0.1389
Hunter Lab
42.9320 6.8675 -7.5295
CIE-Lab
50.0155 72.8899 -66.3265

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue234 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#B23AEA 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

#B23AEA 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 #B23AEA 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+)

4.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AEA 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

#B23AEA

protanopia

#7e7dbf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AEA;

Text Color

color: #B23AEA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AEA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AEA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AEA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AEA 0%, #6e109a 100%);

#B23AEA Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B23AEA color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.