#542cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #542cb9 is composed of 32.9% red, 17.3% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.6% cyan, 76.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 257 degrees, a saturation of 61.6% and a lightness of 44.9%. #542cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #a858ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #6633cc.

    • R 33
    • G 17
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 76
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#542cb9 color description : Strong violet.

#542cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #542cb9 has RGB values of R:84, G:44, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.76, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 5516473.

Hex triplet 542cb9 #542cb9
RGB Decimal 84, 44, 185 rgb(84,44,185)
RGB Percent 32.9, 17.3, 72.5 rgb(32.9%,17.3%,72.5%)
CMYK 55, 76, 0, 27
HSL 257°, 61.6, 44.9 hsl(257,61.6%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 257°, 76.2, 72.5
Web Safe 6633cc #6633cc
CIE-LAB 32.233, 51.762, -67.542
XYZ 13.312, 7.189, 46.582
xyY 0.198, 0.107, 7.189
CIE-LCH 32.233, 85.095, 307.466
CIE-LUV 32.233, 2.625, -92.33
Hunter-Lab 26.812, 41.706, -84.242
Binary 01010100, 00101100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #542cb9

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Alternatives to #542cb9

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#542cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #542cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#542cb9;}
.background {background-color:#542cb9;}
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Shades and Tints of #542cb9

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, #05030b is the darkest color, while #fbfafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #542cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727273 is the less saturated color, while #4509dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #542cb9 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
  • #484848 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4a425f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0052a0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #00578c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #325a61 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1e44a9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e479c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3e4981 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population