#5b3991 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b3991 is composed of 35.7% red, 22.4% green and 56.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 37.2% cyan, 60.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.1% black. It has a hue angle of 263.2 degrees, a saturation of 43.6% and a lightness of 39.6%. #5b3991 color hex could be obtained by blending #b672ff with #000023. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 36
    • G 22
    • B 57
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 61
    • Y 0
    • K 43
    CMYK color chart

#5b3991 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#5b3991 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b3991 has RGB values of R:91, G:57, B:145 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.61, Y:0, K:0.43. Its decimal value is 5978513.

Hex triplet 5b3991 #5b3991
RGB Decimal 91, 57, 145 rgb(91,57,145)
RGB Percent 35.7, 22.4, 56.9 rgb(35.7%,22.4%,56.9%)
CMYK 37, 61, 0, 43
HSL 263.2°, 43.6, 39.6 hsl(263.2,43.6%,39.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 263.2°, 60.7, 56.9
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.246, 34.871, -43.394
XYZ 10.887, 7.195, 27.602
xyY 0.238, 0.157, 7.195
CIE-LCH 32.246, 55.669, 308.785
CIE-LUV 32.246, 7.616, -61.691
Hunter-Lab 26.823, 25.513, -42.235
Binary 01011011, 00111001, 10010001

Color Schemes with #5b3991

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Alternatives to #5b3991

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#5b3991 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b3991

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#5b3991 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b3991;}
.background {background-color:#5b3991;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b3991;}

Shades and Tints of #5b3991

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, #030204 is the darkest color, while #f7f5fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b3991

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #64606a is the less saturated color, while #4f03c7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b3991 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #50495b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0052a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #12568f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54545a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #21499b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2c4b90 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #564a6e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population