#6b159e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6b159e is composed of 42% red, 8.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.3% cyan, 86.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 277.7 degrees, a saturation of 76.5% and a lightness of 35.1%. #6b159e color hex could be obtained by blending #d62aff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 42
    • G 8
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 32
    • M 87
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#6b159e color description : Dark violet.

#6b159e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6b159e has RGB values of R:107, G:21, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.32, M:0.87, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7017886.

Hex triplet 6b159e #6b159e
RGB Decimal 107, 21, 158 rgb(107,21,158)
RGB Percent 42, 8.2, 62 rgb(42%,8.2%,62%)
CMYK 32, 87, 0, 38
HSL 277.7°, 76.5, 35.1 hsl(277.7,76.5%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 277.7°, 86.7, 62
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 29.741, 57.126, -55.304
XYZ 12.502, 6.131, 32.871
xyY 0.243, 0.119, 6.131
CIE-LCH 29.741, 79.51, 315.929
CIE-LUV 29.741, 18.718, -76.02
Hunter-Lab 24.761, 46.796, -61.376
Binary 01101011, 00010101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #6b159e

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #6b159e

Below, you can see some colors close to #6b159e. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#6b159e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6b159e

This text has a font color of #6b159e.

<span style="color:#6b159e;">Text here</span>
#6b159e background color

This paragraph has a background color of #6b159e.

<p style="background-color:#6b159e;">Content here</p>
#6b159e border color

This element has a border color of #6b159e.

<div style="border:1px solid #6b159e;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#6b159e;}
.background {background-color:#6b159e;}
.border {border:1px solid #6b159e;}

Shades and Tints of #6b159e

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, #010002 is the darkest color, while #f8f0fd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #6b159e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5b5360 is the less saturated color, while #7000b3 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6b159e 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
  • #3e3e3e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #473651 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004d96 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005184 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #60494e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #263899 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #263b8d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #64366b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population