#5b179f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b179f is composed of 35.7% red, 9% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.8% cyan, 85.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 270 degrees, a saturation of 74.7% and a lightness of 35.7%. #5b179f color hex could be obtained by blending #b62eff with #00003f. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 36
    • G 9
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 86
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#5b179f color description : Dark violet.

#5b179f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b179f has RGB values of R:91, G:23, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.86, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5969823.

Hex triplet 5b179f #5b179f
RGB Decimal 91, 23, 159 rgb(91,23,159)
RGB Percent 35.7, 9, 62.4 rgb(35.7%,9%,62.4%)
CMYK 43, 86, 0, 38
HSL 270°, 74.7, 35.7 hsl(270,74.7%,35.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 270°, 85.5, 62.4
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 27.683, 54.468, -59.375
XYZ 10.878, 5.34, 33.257
xyY 0.22, 0.108, 5.34
CIE-LCH 27.683, 80.574, 312.532
CIE-LUV 27.683, 10.892, -77.868
Hunter-Lab 23.109, 43.583, -69.15
Binary 01011011, 00010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #5b179f

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Alternatives to #5b179f

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#5b179f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b179f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b179f;}
.background {background-color:#5b179f;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b179f;}

Shades and Tints of #5b179f

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030105 is the darkest color, while #f8f3fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b179f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5b5660 is the less saturated color, while #5b02b4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b179f is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #3b3b3b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #41344f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00498e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004d7c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4b4a4f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #213694 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #213988 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #51376c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population