#742c8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742c8e is composed of 45.5% red, 17.3% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.3% cyan, 69% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 284.1 degrees, a saturation of 52.7% and a lightness of 36.5%. #742c8e color hex could be obtained by blending #e858ff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 17
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 69
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#742c8e color description : Dark moderate violet.

#742c8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742c8e has RGB values of R:116, G:44, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.69, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 7613582.

Hex triplet 742c8e #742c8e
RGB Decimal 116, 44, 142 rgb(116,44,142)
RGB Percent 45.5, 17.3, 55.7 rgb(45.5%,17.3%,55.7%)
CMYK 18, 69, 0, 44
HSL 284.1°, 52.7, 36.5 hsl(284.1,52.7%,36.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.1°, 69, 55.7
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.849, 46.96, -40.407
XYZ 12.985, 7.468, 26.347
xyY 0.277, 0.16, 7.468
CIE-LCH 32.849, 61.951, 319.289
CIE-LUV 32.849, 24.219, -59.334
Hunter-Lab 27.327, 36.994, -38.034
Binary 01110100, 00101100, 10001110

Color Schemes with #742c8e

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Alternatives to #742c8e

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#742c8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742c8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742c8e;}
.background {background-color:#742c8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #742c8e;}

Shades and Tints of #742c8e

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, #060207 is the darkest color, while #fbf7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742c8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #605763 is the less saturated color, while #8801b9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742c8e 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
  • #55465a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0053a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2f5789 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6f4d52 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a459c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #48478b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #714167 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population