#5b179b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b179b is composed of 35.7% red, 9% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.3% cyan, 85.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 270.9 degrees, a saturation of 74.2% and a lightness of 34.9%. #5b179b color hex could be obtained by blending #b62eff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 36
    • G 9
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 41
    • M 85
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#5b179b color description : Dark violet.

#5b179b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b179b has RGB values of R:91, G:23, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.41, M:0.85, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5969819.

Hex triplet 5b179b #5b179b
RGB Decimal 91, 23, 155 rgb(91,23,155)
RGB Percent 35.7, 9, 60.8 rgb(35.7%,9%,60.8%)
CMYK 41, 85, 0, 39
HSL 270.9°, 74.2, 34.9 hsl(270.9,74.2%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 270.9°, 85.2, 60.8
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 27.307, 53.52, -57.549
XYZ 10.536, 5.204, 31.458
xyY 0.223, 0.11, 5.204
CIE-LCH 27.307, 78.59, 312.922
CIE-LUV 27.307, 11.539, -75.39
Hunter-Lab 22.811, 42.527, -65.796
Binary 01011011, 00010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #5b179b

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Alternatives to #5b179b

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#5b179b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b179b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b179b;}
.background {background-color:#5b179b;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b179b;}

Shades and Tints of #5b179b

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, #010001 is the darkest color, while #f6effd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b179b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #59555d is the less saturated color, while #5c02b0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b179b 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
  • #3a3a3a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #41334d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00488c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004c7b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d494e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #213691 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #213886 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52366a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population