Color swatch image showing #B23AF4 with RGB(178,58,244) values

#B23AF4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B23AF4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B23AF4 Color Information

#B23AF4 RGB value is (178, 58, 244). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 244. Its HSL format shows a hue of 279°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 4 percent.

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#B23AF4 Color Meaning

Color #B23AF4 signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AF4 slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AF4 encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AF4 culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AF4 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 #B23AF4 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
#B23AF4
RGB
rgb(178, 58, 244)
HSL
hsl(279°, 89%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 76%, 0%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(279°, 76%, 96%)
XYZ
36.2023 19.0227 87.3516
Yxy
19.0227 0.2539 0.1334
Hunter Lab
43.6150 7.3483 -8.5670
CIE-Lab
50.7138 74.8803 -70.8138

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue244 / 255 (96%)
96%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#B23AF4 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

#B23AF4 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 #B23AF4 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+)

4.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AF4 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

#B23AF4

protanopia

#7e7dc7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AF4;

Text Color

color: #B23AF4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AF4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AF440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AF4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AF4 0%, #6f0aa6 100%);

#B23AF4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B23AF4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.