#5b238b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b238b is composed of 35.7% red, 13.7% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 34.5% cyan, 74.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 272.3 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 34.1%. #5b238b color hex could be obtained by blending #b646ff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 36
    • G 14
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 35
    • M 75
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#5b238b color description : Dark violet.

#5b238b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b238b has RGB values of R:91, G:35, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.35, M:0.75, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 5972875.

Hex triplet 5b238b #5b238b
RGB Decimal 91, 35, 139 rgb(91,35,139)
RGB Percent 35.7, 13.7, 54.5 rgb(35.7%,13.7%,54.5%)
CMYK 35, 75, 0, 45
HSL 272.3°, 59.8, 34.1 hsl(272.3,59.8%,34.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 272.3°, 74.8, 54.5
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 27.547, 44.948, -47.292
XYZ 9.575, 5.29, 24.941
xyY 0.241, 0.133, 5.29
CIE-LCH 27.547, 65.245, 313.544
CIE-LUV 27.547, 12.907, -63.591
Hunter-Lab 23.001, 34.055, -48.191
Binary 01011011, 00100011, 10001011

Color Schemes with #5b238b

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Alternatives to #5b238b

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#5b238b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b238b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b238b;}
.background {background-color:#5b238b;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b238b;}

Shades and Tints of #5b238b

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, #09030e is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b238b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #57525c is the less saturated color, while #5e02ac is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b238b 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
  • #404040 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #453a4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #00488d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004c7d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53474c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #213b8c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #213d82 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #563a63 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population