#742e9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742e9f is composed of 45.5% red, 18% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27% cyan, 71.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 277.2 degrees, a saturation of 55.1% and a lightness of 40.2%. #742e9f color hex could be obtained by blending #e85cff with #00003f. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 18
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 71
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#742e9f color description : Dark violet.

#742e9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742e9f has RGB values of R:116, G:46, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.71, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7614111.

Hex triplet 742e9f #742e9f
RGB Decimal 116, 46, 159 rgb(116,46,159)
RGB Percent 45.5, 18, 62.4 rgb(45.5%,18%,62.4%)
CMYK 27, 71, 0, 38
HSL 277.2°, 55.1, 40.2 hsl(277.2,55.1%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 277.2°, 71.1, 62.4
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 34.336, 49.811, -48.388
XYZ 14.437, 8.171, 33.616
xyY 0.257, 0.145, 8.171
CIE-LCH 34.336, 69.444, 315.831
CIE-LUV 34.336, 20.065, -71.043
Hunter-Lab 28.584, 40.13, -49.717
Binary 01110100, 00101110, 10011111

Color Schemes with #742e9f

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Alternatives to #742e9f

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#742e9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742e9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742e9f;}
.background {background-color:#742e9f;}
.border {border:1px solid #742e9f;}

Shades and Tints of #742e9f

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, #050207 is the darkest color, while #faf7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742e9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676568 is the less saturated color, while #7d07c6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742e9f 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #574960 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0057aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005b98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6c5359 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a48a6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2a4a9a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f4572 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population