#9b59b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #9b59b9 is composed of 60.8% red, 34.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.2% cyan, 51.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 281.3 degrees, a saturation of 40.7% and a lightness of 53.7%. #9b59b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb2ff with #370073. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 61
    • G 35
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 16
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#9b59b9 color description : Moderate violet.

#9b59b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #9b59b9 has RGB values of R:155, G:89, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.16, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 10181049.

Hex triplet 9b59b9 #9b59b9
RGB Decimal 155, 89, 185 rgb(155,89,185)
RGB Percent 60.8, 34.9, 72.5 rgb(60.8%,34.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 16, 52, 0, 27
HSL 281.3°, 40.7, 53.7 hsl(281.3,40.7%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 281.3°, 51.9, 72.5
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.028, 43.639, -40.029
XYZ 25.846, 17.617, 47.935
xyY 0.283, 0.193, 17.617
CIE-LCH 49.028, 59.217, 317.47
CIE-LUV 49.028, 25.764, -65.603
Hunter-Lab 41.972, 36.465, -38.332
Binary 10011011, 01011001, 10111001

Color Schemes with #9b59b9

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Alternatives to #9b59b9

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#9b59b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #9b59b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#9b59b9;}
.background {background-color:#9b59b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #9b59b9;}

Shades and Tints of #9b59b9

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, #0b060d is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #9b59b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a868c is the less saturated color, while #b319f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #9b59b9 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f7285 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4f78ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e7bb4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #94727a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b6dc6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #746eb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #966991 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population