DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) Color Meaning and Information

DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) Color Information

DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) RGB value is (178, 58, 238). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 238. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

DarkOrchid2

#B23AEE

rgb(178, 58, 238)

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DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) Color Meaning

DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. This slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. It culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, this 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 DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) 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

#B23AEE

RGB

rgb(178, 58, 238)

HSL

hsl(280°, 84%, 58%)

CMYK

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

HSV

hsv(280°, 76%, 93%)

XYZ

35.3058 18.6641 82.6306

Yxy

18.6641 0.2585 0.1366

Hunter Lab

43.2020 7.0555 -7.9344

CIE-Lab

50.2919 73.6819 -68.1311

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green58 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue238 / 255 (93%)

93%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Magenta76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) 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

DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) 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 DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) 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:#B23AEE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.44:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.44:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.44:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AEE 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

DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE)

protanopia

#7e7dc2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AEE;

Text Color

color: #B23AEE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AEE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AEE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AEE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AEE 0%, #6f0e9f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to DarkOrchid2 (#B23AEE) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.