#742a9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742a9d is composed of 45.5% red, 16.5% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.1% cyan, 73.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 278.6 degrees, a saturation of 57.8% and a lightness of 39%. #742a9d color hex could be obtained by blending #e854ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 16
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 73
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#742a9d color description : Dark violet.

#742a9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742a9d has RGB values of R:116, G:42, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.73, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7613085.

Hex triplet 742a9d #742a9d
RGB Decimal 116, 42, 157 rgb(116,42,157)
RGB Percent 45.5, 16.5, 61.6 rgb(45.5%,16.5%,61.6%)
CMYK 26, 73, 0, 38
HSL 278.6°, 57.8, 39 hsl(278.6,57.8%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.6°, 73.2, 61.6
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.571, 51.116, -48.412
XYZ 14.115, 7.804, 32.659
xyY 0.259, 0.143, 7.804
CIE-LCH 33.571, 70.403, 316.556
CIE-LUV 33.571, 21.192, -70.63
Hunter-Lab 27.935, 41.309, -49.762
Binary 01110100, 00101010, 10011101

Color Schemes with #742a9d

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Alternatives to #742a9d

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#742a9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742a9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742a9d;}
.background {background-color:#742a9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #742a9d;}

Shades and Tints of #742a9d

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, #020102 is the darkest color, while #f8f2fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742a9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656067 is the less saturated color, while #7f04c3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742a9d 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #55465d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0055a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005995 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6c5056 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a45a3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2a4898 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f4270 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population