#742b9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742b9e is composed of 45.5% red, 16.9% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.6% cyan, 72.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 278.1 degrees, a saturation of 57.2% and a lightness of 39.4%. #742b9e color hex could be obtained by blending #e856ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 17
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 73
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#742b9e color description : Dark violet.

#742b9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742b9e has RGB values of R:116, G:43, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.73, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7613342.

Hex triplet 742b9e #742b9e
RGB Decimal 116, 43, 158 rgb(116,43,158)
RGB Percent 45.5, 16.9, 62 rgb(45.5%,16.9%,62%)
CMYK 27, 73, 0, 38
HSL 278.1°, 57.2, 39.4 hsl(278.1,57.2%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.1°, 72.8, 62
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.794, 50.91, -48.657
XYZ 14.237, 7.91, 33.123
xyY 0.258, 0.143, 7.91
CIE-LCH 33.794, 70.422, 316.296
CIE-LUV 33.794, 20.807, -71.093
Hunter-Lab 28.124, 41.142, -50.14
Binary 01110100, 00101011, 10011110

Color Schemes with #742b9e

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Alternatives to #742b9e

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#742b9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742b9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742b9e;}
.background {background-color:#742b9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #742b9e;}

Shades and Tints of #742b9e

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, #030104 is the darkest color, while #f9f3fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742b9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656168 is the less saturated color, while #7e04c5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742b9e 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #56475e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0055a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005a96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6c5157 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a46a4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2a4898 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f4370 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population