#B23AED Color Meaning and Information

#B23AED Color Information

#B23AED RGB value is (178, 58, 237). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

#B23AED

rgb(178, 58, 237)

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#B23AED Color Meaning

Color #B23AED signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AED slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AED encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AED culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AED 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 #B23AED 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

#B23AED

RGB

rgb(178, 58, 237)

HSL

hsl(280°, 83%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(25%, 76%, 0%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(280°, 76%, 93%)

XYZ

35.1592 18.6055 81.8589

Yxy

18.6055 0.2592 0.1372

Hunter Lab

43.1341 7.0079 -7.8319

CIE-Lab

50.2224 73.4833 -67.6812

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green58 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue237 / 255 (93%)

93%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Magenta76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#B23AED 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

#B23AED 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 #B23AED 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:#B23AED

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.45:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AED 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

#B23AED

protanopia

#7e7dc2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AED;

Text Color

color: #B23AED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AED 0%, #6e0f9e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B23AED in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.