#9c37b5 - Purple Plum Hex Color Code

#9C37B5 (Purple Plum) - RGB 156, 55, 181 Color Information

#9c37b5 Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 9C, 37, B5
RGB Decimal 156, 55, 181
RGB Octal 234, 67, 265
RGB Percent 61.2%, 21.6%, 71%
RGB Binary 10011100, 110111, 10110101
CMY 0.388, 0.784, 0.290
CMYK 14, 70, 0, 29

Percentages of Color #9C37B5

R 61.2%
G 21.6%
B 71%
RGB Percentages of Color #9c37b5
C 14%
M 70%
Y 0%
K 29%
CMYK Percentages of Color #9c37b5

Color spaces of #9C37B5 Purple Plum - RGB(156, 55, 181)

HSV (or HSB) 288°, 70°, 71°
HSL 288°, 53°, 46°
Web Safe #9933cc
XYZ 23.417, 13.136, 45.017
CIE-Lab 42.968, 59.276, -47.325
xyY 0.287, 0.161, 13.136
Decimal 10237877

#9c37b5 Color Accessibility Scores (Purple Plum Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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Purple Plum ↔ #9c37b5 Color Blindness Simulator

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#9C37B5 Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 9c37b5

#9c37b5 Analogous Colors

#9c37b5 Triadic Colors

#9c37b5 Split Complementary Colors

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Shades and Tints of #9c37b5 Color Variations

#9c37b5 Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #9c37b5, darker shades are produced.)

#9c37b5 Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #9c37b5 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Purple Plum (#9c37b5)

#9c37b5 Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #9c37b5
This sample text has a font color of #9c37b5
#9c37b5 Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #9c37b5
#9c37b5 CSS3 Linear Gradient
#9c37b5 Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #9c37b5
#9c37b5 Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #9c37b5
Sample text with glow color #9c37b5
This sample text has a glow color of #9c37b5
#9c37b5 Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #9c37b5
Sample text with Underline Color #9c37b5
This sample text has a underline color of #9c37b5
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #9c37b5 of the current color.

#9C37B5 in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #9c37b5
Java new Color(156, 55, 181);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 156, 55, 181);
Swift UIColor(red:156, green:55, blue:181, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:156 green:55 blue:181 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(156f, 55f, 181f);
Python Color('#9c37b5')

#9c37b5 - RGB(156, 55, 181) - Purple Plum Color FAQ

What is the color code for Purple Plum?

Hex color code for Purple Plum color is #9c37b5. RGB color code for purple plum color is rgb(156, 55, 181).

What is the RGB value of #9c37b5?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #9c37b5 is rgb(156, 55, 181). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '156' indicates the intensity of the red component, '55' represents the green component's intensity, and '181' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #9c37b5.

What is the RGB percentage of #9c37b5?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #9c37b5 is detailed as follows: 61.2% Red, 21.6% Green, and 71% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 61.2% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 21.6% and 71% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #9c37b5.

What does RGB 156,55,181 mean?

The RGB color 156, 55, 181 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 9933cc. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Purple Plum.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #9c37b5?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #9c37b5 is composed of 14% Cyan, 70% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 29% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 14% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 70% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 29% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #9c37b5?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #9c37b5 has an HSL value of 288° (degrees) for Hue, 53% for Saturation, and 46% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 288° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 53% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 46% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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