#5e42a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5e42a1 is composed of 36.9% red, 25.9% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.6% cyan, 59% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 257.7 degrees, a saturation of 41.9% and a lightness of 44.5%. #5e42a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #bc84ff with #000043. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 37
    • G 26
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 59
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#5e42a1 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#5e42a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5e42a1 has RGB values of R:94, G:66, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.59, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 6177441.

Hex triplet 5e42a1 #5e42a1
RGB Decimal 94, 66, 161 rgb(94,66,161)
RGB Percent 36.9, 25.9, 63.1 rgb(36.9%,25.9%,63.1%)
CMYK 42, 59, 0, 37
HSL 257.7°, 41.9, 44.5 hsl(257.7,41.9%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 257.7°, 59, 63.1
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 35.692, 34.778, -47.538
XYZ 12.996, 8.849, 34.74
xyY 0.23, 0.156, 8.849
CIE-LCH 35.692, 58.902, 306.189
CIE-LUV 35.692, 4.704, -69.463
Hunter-Lab 29.748, 25.925, -48.416
Binary 01011110, 01000010, 10100001

Color Schemes with #5e42a1

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Alternatives to #5e42a1

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#5e42a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5e42a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5e42a1;}
.background {background-color:#5e42a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #5e42a1;}

Shades and Tints of #5e42a1

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 #5e42a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706e75 is the less saturated color, while #4505de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5e42a1 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #575164 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0059b0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005e9d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #535e65 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2251aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #22549e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #57547b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population