#742ec9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742ec9 is composed of 45.5% red, 18% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.3% cyan, 77.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 267.1 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 48.4%. #742ec9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e85cff with #000093. Closest websafe color is: #6633cc.

    • R 45
    • G 18
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 77
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#742ec9 color description : Strong violet.

#742ec9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742ec9 has RGB values of R:116, G:46, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.77, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 7614153.

Hex triplet 742ec9 #742ec9
RGB Decimal 116, 46, 201 rgb(116,46,201)
RGB Percent 45.5, 18, 78.8 rgb(45.5%,18%,78.8%)
CMYK 42, 77, 0, 21
HSL 267.1°, 62.8, 48.4 hsl(267.1,62.8%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 267.1°, 77.1, 78.8
Web Safe 6633cc #6633cc
CIE-LAB 37.634, 59.733, -67.937
XYZ 18.72, 9.884, 56.177
xyY 0.221, 0.117, 9.884
CIE-LCH 37.634, 90.463, 311.323
CIE-LUV 37.634, 12.4, -99.412
Hunter-Lab 31.439, 51.27, -83.935
Binary 01110100, 00101110, 11001001

Color Schemes with #742ec9

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Alternatives to #742ec9

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#742ec9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742ec9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742ec9;}
.background {background-color:#742ec9;}
.border {border:1px solid #742ec9;}

Shades and Tints of #742ec9

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, #050209 is the darkest color, while #fbf8fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742ec9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7a7d is the less saturated color, while #7008ef is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742ec9 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b4d6c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #005eb7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0063a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5e6168 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a4cbe Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2a50af Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #664e8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population