#3c159e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3c159e is composed of 23.5% red, 8.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62% cyan, 86.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 257.1 degrees, a saturation of 76.5% and a lightness of 35.1%. #3c159e color hex could be obtained by blending #782aff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #330099.

    • R 24
    • G 8
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 87
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#3c159e color description : Dark violet.

#3c159e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3c159e has RGB values of R:60, G:21, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.87, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 3937694.

Hex triplet 3c159e #3c159e
RGB Decimal 60, 21, 158 rgb(60,21,158)
RGB Percent 23.5, 8.2, 62 rgb(23.5%,8.2%,62%)
CMYK 62, 87, 0, 38
HSL 257.1°, 76.5, 35.1 hsl(257.1,76.5%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 257.1°, 86.7, 62
Web Safe 330099 #330099
CIE-LAB 23.557, 51.344, -65.698
XYZ 8.302, 3.965, 32.674
xyY 0.185, 0.088, 3.965
CIE-LCH 23.557, 83.381, 308.008
CIE-LUV 23.557, 0.749, -77.506
Hunter-Lab 19.913, 39.571, -83.345
Binary 00111100, 00010101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #3c159e

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Alternatives to #3c159e

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#3c159e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3c159e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3c159e;}
.background {background-color:#3c159e;}
.border {border:1px solid #3c159e;}

Shades and Tints of #3c159e

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 #f4f0fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3c159e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #575360 is the less saturated color, while #3300b3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3c159e 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
  • #303030 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #322b46 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00407d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00446c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00484d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #153089 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #15337e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #15366b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population