#a159cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a159cd is composed of 63.1% red, 34.9% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 21.5% cyan, 56.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 277.2 degrees, a saturation of 53.7% and a lightness of 57.6%. #a159cd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb2ff with #43009b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 63
    • G 35
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 57
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#a159cd color description : Moderate violet.

#a159cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a159cd has RGB values of R:161, G:89, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0.57, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 10574285.

Hex triplet a159cd #a159cd
RGB Decimal 161, 89, 205 rgb(161,89,205)
RGB Percent 63.1, 34.9, 80.4 rgb(63.1%,34.9%,80.4%)
CMYK 21, 57, 0, 20
HSL 277.2°, 53.7, 57.6 hsl(277.2,53.7%,57.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 277.2°, 56.6, 80.4
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 50.839, 49.618, -48.641
XYZ 29.288, 19.13, 59.904
xyY 0.27, 0.177, 19.13
CIE-LCH 50.839, 69.483, 315.57
CIE-LUV 50.839, 25.364, -80.091
Hunter-Lab 43.738, 42.986, -50.587
Binary 10100001, 01011001, 11001101

Color Schemes with #a159cd

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Alternatives to #a159cd

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#a159cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a159cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a159cd;}
.background {background-color:#a159cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #a159cd;}

Shades and Tints of #a159cd

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, #0b040f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a159cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #958b9b is the less saturated color, while #ad27ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a159cd 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
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #83758c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3d7ce6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5380c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #967880 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #616fdc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6f72c8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9a6c9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population