#742d8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742d8e is composed of 45.5% red, 17.6% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.3% cyan, 68.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 283.9 degrees, a saturation of 51.9% and a lightness of 36.7%. #742d8e color hex could be obtained by blending #e85aff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 18
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 68
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#742d8e color description : Dark moderate violet.

#742d8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742d8e has RGB values of R:116, G:45, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.68, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 7613838.

Hex triplet 742d8e #742d8e
RGB Decimal 116, 45, 142 rgb(116,45,142)
RGB Percent 45.5, 17.6, 55.7 rgb(45.5%,17.6%,55.7%)
CMYK 18, 68, 0, 44
HSL 283.9°, 51.9, 36.7 hsl(283.9,51.9%,36.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 283.9°, 68.3, 55.7
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.013, 46.503, -40.144
XYZ 13.023, 7.543, 26.36
xyY 0.278, 0.161, 7.543
CIE-LCH 33.013, 61.433, 319.197
CIE-LUV 33.013, 24.013, -59.042
Hunter-Lab 27.465, 36.573, -37.679
Binary 01110100, 00101101, 10001110

Color Schemes with #742d8e

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Alternatives to #742d8e

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#742d8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742d8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742d8e;}
.background {background-color:#742d8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #742d8e;}

Shades and Tints of #742d8e

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, #060308 is the darkest color, while #fcf8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742d8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #605863 is the less saturated color, while #8802b9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742d8e 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
  • #55475a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0054a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #30578a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #704d52 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a459c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #49488b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #714168 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population