1. blue-purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Proper Purple

Color Proper Purple blue-purple (#59476b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Proper Purple blue-purple (#59476b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blue-purples

blue-purples Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Proper Purple / #59476b

The HTML HEX code is #59476b. The corresponding color name is "Proper Purple". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 89%, Green (G): 71%, Blue (B): 107%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 17%, Magenta (M): 34%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #59476b has a hue of 270°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 270° for hue, 34% for saturation, and 42% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 33, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = -18. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 8, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3156, U (chrominance) = 0.0512, and V (chrominance) = 0.0293.

The decimal value of the color is 5850987. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663366. Variations of the colour are #8C75A3 for a 20% lighter version and #261F2E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #59476b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 13656 Kelvin (13656K).

The approximate wavelength of #59476b is around 450.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Proper Purple (Hex: #59476b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #59476b, also known as Proper Purple, resembles the rich hues of twilight when the sun has just set and the sky is transitioning from blue to purple. It echoes the depth and mystery of a dense forest at dusk, where tall trees cast long shadows and the air is heavy with a sense of anticipation. Proper Purple imparts a regal and sophisticated feel, reminiscent of velvet drapes in an opulent ballroom. It shares similarities with the petals of exotic flowers like the Black Irises or the Purple Passionflower, adding a touch of elegance to any design or decor.

Tints and Shades of #59476b HEX color (Proper Purple)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #59476b, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D6D1DA
• #ACA3B5
• #837590
• #59476b
• #433550
• #2D2436
• #16121B
• #000000

Tones of Proper Purple (#59476b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #59476b, #695e73 is the less saturated color, while #59476b is the most saturated one.

• #695e73
• #655871
• #61526f
• #5d4d6d
• #59476b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #59476b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #59476b; }

.text {color:#59476b;}

.background {background-color:#59476b;}

.border {border:1px solid #59476b;}