#742caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742caf is composed of 45.5% red, 17.3% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 33.7% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 273 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 42.9%. #742caf color hex could be obtained by blending #e858ff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 17
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 34
    • M 75
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#742caf color description : Dark violet.

#742caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742caf has RGB values of R:116, G:44, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.34, M:0.75, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 7613615.

Hex triplet 742caf #742caf
RGB Decimal 116, 44, 175 rgb(116,44,175)
RGB Percent 45.5, 17.3, 68.6 rgb(45.5%,17.3%,68.6%)
CMYK 34, 75, 0, 31
HSL 273°, 59.8, 42.9 hsl(273,59.8%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 273°, 74.9, 68.6
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 35.222, 54.369, -56.558
XYZ 15.84, 8.61, 41.382
xyY 0.241, 0.131, 8.61
CIE-LCH 35.222, 78.452, 313.87
CIE-LUV 35.222, 17.207, -82.612
Hunter-Lab 29.342, 45.01, -63.079
Binary 01110100, 00101100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #742caf

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Alternatives to #742caf

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#742caf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742caf

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Shades and Tints of #742caf

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, #020103 is the darkest color, while #f7f2fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6774 is the less saturated color, while #7802d9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742caf 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #574963 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0059ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005d99 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #67575d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a48ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2a4ba1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6c477b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population