Color swatch image showing #B23AF6 with RGB(178,58,246) values

#B23AF6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B23AF6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B23AF6 Color Information

#B23AF6 RGB value is (178, 58, 246). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 246. Its HSL format shows a hue of 278°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 4 percent.

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#B23AF6 Color Meaning

Color #B23AF6 signifies radiant tradition, luxurious depth, and accessible magic. #B23AF6 slightly softened but still vibrant purple maintains a regal luminosity, suggesting amethyst gems, velvet drapes in light, and ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #B23AF6 encourages creative confidence, spiritual curiosity, and a feeling of indulgent wonder that is not overwhelming. #B23AF6 culturally references themed entertainment, luxury branding, and the color of certain deep twilight skies. Spiritually, #B23AF6 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 #B23AF6 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
#B23AF6
RGB
rgb(178, 58, 246)
HSL
hsl(278°, 91%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 76%, 0%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(278°, 76%, 96%)
XYZ
36.5077 19.1449 88.9599
Yxy
19.1449 0.2525 0.1324
Hunter Lab
43.7549 7.4488 -8.7847
CIE-Lab
50.8563 75.2824 -71.7017

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue246 / 255 (96%)
96%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#B23AF6 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

#B23AF6 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 #B23AF6 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+)

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AF6 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

#B23AF6

protanopia

#7e7dc9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AF6;

Text Color

color: #B23AF6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AF6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AF640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AF6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AF6 0%, #6f08aa 100%);

#B23AF6 Color FAQs

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