#B23AEC Color Meaning and Information

#B23AEC Color Information

#B23AEC RGB value is (178, 58, 236). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 75 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#B23AEC Color Meaning

Color #B23AEC signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AEC slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AEC encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AEC culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AEC 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 #B23AEC 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

#B23AEC

RGB

rgb(178, 58, 236)

HSL

hsl(280°, 82%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(25%, 75%, 0%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(280°, 75%, 93%)

XYZ

35.0135 18.5472 81.0914

Yxy

18.5472 0.2600 0.1377

Hunter Lab

43.0665 6.9608 -7.7303

CIE-Lab

50.1532 73.2851 -67.2304

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green58 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue236 / 255 (93%)

93%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Magenta75 / 100 (75%)

75%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#B23AEC 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

#B23AEC 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 #B23AEC 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:#B23AEC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.46:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.46:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.46:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AEC 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

#B23AEC

protanopia

#7e7dc1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AEC;

Text Color

color: #B23AEC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AEC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AEC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AEC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AEC 0%, #6e109d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B23AEC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.