#5b42a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b42a1 is composed of 35.7% red, 25.9% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.5% cyan, 59% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 255.8 degrees, a saturation of 41.9% and a lightness of 44.5%. #5b42a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #b684ff with #000043. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 36
    • G 26
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 59
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#5b42a1 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#5b42a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b42a1 has RGB values of R:91, G:66, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.59, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 5980833.

Hex triplet 5b42a1 #5b42a1
RGB Decimal 91, 66, 161 rgb(91,66,161)
RGB Percent 35.7, 25.9, 63.1 rgb(35.7%,25.9%,63.1%)
CMYK 43, 59, 0, 37
HSL 255.8°, 41.9, 44.5 hsl(255.8,41.9%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 255.8°, 59, 63.1
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 35.388, 34.083, -48.045
XYZ 12.694, 8.694, 34.725
xyY 0.226, 0.155, 8.694
CIE-LCH 35.388, 58.907, 305.351
CIE-LUV 35.388, 3.455, -69.888
Hunter-Lab 29.485, 25.253, -49.188
Binary 01011011, 01000010, 10100001

Color Schemes with #5b42a1

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Alternatives to #5b42a1

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#5b42a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b42a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b42a1;}
.background {background-color:#5b42a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b42a1;}

Shades and Tints of #5b42a1

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, #050308 is the darkest color, while #faf9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b42a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706e75 is the less saturated color, while #3e05de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b42a1 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #555063 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0059af Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005d9b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4f5e65 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2150aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #21539d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53547b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population