#9b59bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #9b59bb is composed of 60.8% red, 34.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.1% cyan, 52.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 280.4 degrees, a saturation of 41.9% and a lightness of 54.1%. #9b59bb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb2ff with #370077. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 61
    • G 35
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#9b59bb color description : Moderate violet.

#9b59bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #9b59bb has RGB values of R:155, G:89, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 10181051.

Hex triplet 9b59bb #9b59bb
RGB Decimal 155, 89, 187 rgb(155,89,187)
RGB Percent 60.8, 34.9, 73.3 rgb(60.8%,34.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 17, 52, 0, 27
HSL 280.4°, 41.9, 54.1 hsl(280.4,41.9%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 280.4°, 52.4, 73.3
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.133, 44.074, -41.025
XYZ 26.058, 17.702, 49.055
xyY 0.281, 0.191, 17.702
CIE-LCH 49.133, 60.213, 317.052
CIE-LUV 49.133, 25.375, -67.208
Hunter-Lab 42.074, 36.926, -39.677
Binary 10011011, 01011001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #9b59bb

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Alternatives to #9b59bb

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#9b59bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #9b59bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#9b59bb;}
.background {background-color:#9b59bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #9b59bb;}

Shades and Tints of #9b59bb

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 #f7f2fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #9b59bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b868e is the less saturated color, while #b11afa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #9b59bb 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
  • #4e79d1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d7bb5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #94737b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a6dc9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #736fb7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #966992 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population