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#59233B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #59233B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#59233B Color Information

#59233B RGB value is (89, 35, 59). The hex color red value is 89, green is 35, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 333°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of24 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 34 percent, 65percent.

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#59233B Color Meaning

Color #59233B conveys regal introspection, chromatic complexity, and quiet intensity. Color #59233B is a deep red-purple that blends the gravity of claret with the mystery of violet—dense, slightly opaque, and emotionally layered. #59233B evokes crushed berries, twilight robes, and ink-stained parchment. In literary and theatrical branding, #59233B hue signals narrative depth and emotional nuance. Color psychology links such desaturated purples to increased perceived thoughtfulness, especially in editorial and cultural platforms. Functionally, color #59233B serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography and packaging. #59233B reduces visual harshness while maintaining excellent contrast against off-whites. Print reproduction is superb on matte finishes, enhancing its archival quality. Digital use requires luminance calibration—#59233B can appear near-black on mobile—but when rendered correctly, #59233B reveals complex undertones that add warmth. Consumer research shows higher emotional resonance with content framed in color #59233B. Culturally, color #59233B reflects wisdom that feels. #59233B appears in poetry journals, indie film, and slow storytelling as a symbol of emotion refined through time. Spiritually, #59233B aligns with the third eye and heart chakras combined: insight that cares. Designers choose color #59233B when they want to signal complexity without confusion. Its depth invites, not overwhelms.

Color Conversion

Convert #59233B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#59233B
RGB
rgb(89, 35, 59)
HSL
hsl(333°, 44%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 34%, 65%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 61%, 35%)
XYZ
5.5103 3.6417 4.5502
Yxy
3.6417 0.4021 0.2658
Hunter Lab
19.0832 0.3635 -0.0329
CIE-Lab
22.4496 27.7841 -3.1118

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red89 / 255 (35%)
35%
Green35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)65 / 100 (65%)
65%

Color Variations

#59233B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#59233B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #59233B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #59233B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#59233B

protanopia

#424135

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #59233B;

Text Color

color: #59233B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #59233B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #59233B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #59233B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #59233B 0%, #381625 100%);

#59233B Color FAQs

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