#9b59bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #9b59bc is composed of 60.8% red, 34.9% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.6% cyan, 52.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 280 degrees, a saturation of 42.5% and a lightness of 54.3%. #9b59bc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb2ff with #370079. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 61
    • G 35
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 53
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#9b59bc color description : Moderate violet.

#9b59bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #9b59bc has RGB values of R:155, G:89, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.53, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 10181052.

Hex triplet 9b59bc #9b59bc
RGB Decimal 155, 89, 188 rgb(155,89,188)
RGB Percent 60.8, 34.9, 73.7 rgb(60.8%,34.9%,73.7%)
CMYK 18, 53, 0, 26
HSL 280°, 42.5, 54.3 hsl(280,42.5%,54.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 280°, 52.7, 73.7
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.185, 44.293, -41.521
XYZ 26.166, 17.745, 49.621
xyY 0.28, 0.19, 17.745
CIE-LCH 49.185, 60.711, 316.85
CIE-LUV 49.185, 25.182, -68.008
Hunter-Lab 42.125, 37.158, -40.354
Binary 10011011, 01011001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #9b59bc

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Alternatives to #9b59bc

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#9b59bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #9b59bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#9b59bc;}
.background {background-color:#9b59bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #9b59bc;}

Shades and Tints of #9b59bc

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f8f3fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #9b59bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c868f is the less saturated color, while #b01afb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #9b59bc 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
  • #7f7286 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d79d2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5c7bb6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #93737b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #696dca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #736fb8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #966993 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population