#5b3979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b3979 is composed of 35.7% red, 22.4% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 24.8% cyan, 52.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 52.5% black. It has a hue angle of 271.9 degrees, a saturation of 36% and a lightness of 34.9%. #5b3979 color hex could be obtained by blending #b672f2 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #663366.

    • R 36
    • G 22
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 25
    • M 53
    • Y 0
    • K 53
    CMYK color chart

#5b3979 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#5b3979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b3979 has RGB values of R:91, G:57, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.25, M:0.53, Y:0, K:0.53. Its decimal value is 5978489.

Hex triplet 5b3979 #5b3979
RGB Decimal 91, 57, 121 rgb(91,57,121)
RGB Percent 35.7, 22.4, 47.5 rgb(35.7%,22.4%,47.5%)
CMYK 25, 53, 0, 53
HSL 271.9°, 36, 34.9 hsl(271.9,36%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 271.9°, 52.9, 47.5
Web Safe 663366 #663366
CIE-LAB 30.714, 28.451, -30.95
XYZ 9.228, 6.531, 18.863
xyY 0.267, 0.189, 6.531
CIE-LCH 30.714, 42.04, 312.591
CIE-LUV 30.714, 10.996, -43.701
Hunter-Lab 25.556, 19.733, -25.872
Binary 01011011, 00111001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #5b3979

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Alternatives to #5b3979

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#5b3979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b3979

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#5b3979 background color

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#5b3979 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b3979;}
.background {background-color:#5b3979;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b3979;}

Shades and Tints of #5b3979

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 #f6f3f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b3979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #59545e is the less saturated color, while #5e02b0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b3979 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4d4753 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #334f8a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #39517a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5a4e54 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #414783 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #45487a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a4661 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population