Color swatch image showing #B23AFD with RGB(178,58,253) values
Color swatch image showing #B23AFD with RGB(178,58,253) values

#B23AFD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B23AFD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B23AFD Color Information

#B23AFD RGB value is (178, 58, 253). The hex color red value is 178, green is 58, and blue is 253. Its HSL format shows a hue of 277°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

#B23AFD color swatch
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#B23AFD Color Meaning

Color #B23AFD signifies electric mysticism, vivid imagination, and digital royalty. #B23AFD intense, luminous purple is a brighter variant, suggesting neon lights, vivid fantasy realms, and extreme creativity. Psychologically, color #B23AFD stimulates visionary thinking, spiritual exuberance, and a sense of otherworldly possibility that feels immediate and intense. #B23AFD culturally references sci-fi aesthetics, vibrant nightlife, and contemporary gaming visuals. Spiritually, #B23AFD color represents transcendent inspiration, the joy of the mystical, and intuition expressed with flamboyant confidence, embodying a dazzling and unapologetically vibrant mystique.

Color Conversion

Convert #B23AFD 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
#B23AFD
RGB
rgb(178, 58, 253)
HSL
hsl(277°, 98%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 77%, 0%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(277°, 77%, 99%)
XYZ
37.6028 19.5829 94.7265
Yxy
19.5829 0.2475 0.1289
Hunter Lab
44.2526 7.8128 -9.5746
CIE-Lab
51.3624 76.6995 -74.7849

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue253 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#B23AFD 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

#B23AFD 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 #B23AFD 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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#B23AFD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23AFD 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

#B23AFD

protanopia

#7e7dce

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23AFD;

Text Color

color: #B23AFD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23AFD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23AFD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23AFD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23AFD 0%, #6f02b3 100%);

#B23AFD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B23AFD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.