#742c9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742c9e is composed of 45.5% red, 17.3% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.6% cyan, 72.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 277.9 degrees, a saturation of 56.4% and a lightness of 39.6%. #742c9e color hex could be obtained by blending #e858ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 17
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 72
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#742c9e color description : Dark violet.

#742c9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742c9e has RGB values of R:116, G:44, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.72, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7613598.

Hex triplet 742c9e #742c9e
RGB Decimal 116, 44, 158 rgb(116,44,158)
RGB Percent 45.5, 17.3, 62 rgb(45.5%,17.3%,62%)
CMYK 27, 72, 0, 38
HSL 277.9°, 56.4, 39.6 hsl(277.9,56.4%,39.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 277.9°, 72.2, 62
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.948, 50.475, -48.408
XYZ 14.274, 7.983, 33.135
xyY 0.258, 0.144, 7.983
CIE-LCH 33.948, 69.936, 316.197
CIE-LUV 33.948, 20.634, -70.847
Hunter-Lab 28.255, 40.729, -49.752
Binary 01110100, 00101100, 10011110

Color Schemes with #742c9e

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Alternatives to #742c9e

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#742c9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742c9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742c9e;}
.background {background-color:#742c9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #742c9e;}

Shades and Tints of #742c9e

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, #030105 is the darkest color, while #f9f4fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742c9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666268 is the less saturated color, while #7e05c5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742c9e 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #56485f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0056a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005a96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6c5257 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a46a4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2a4999 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f4471 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population