#742e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742e8b is composed of 45.5% red, 18% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.5% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 285.2 degrees, a saturation of 50.3% and a lightness of 36.3%. #742e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #e85cff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 18
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 67
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#742e8b color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#742e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742e8b has RGB values of R:116, G:46, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.67, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 7614091.

Hex triplet 742e8b #742e8b
RGB Decimal 116, 46, 139 rgb(116,46,139)
RGB Percent 45.5, 18, 54.5 rgb(45.5%,18%,54.5%)
CMYK 17, 67, 0, 45
HSL 285.2°, 50.3, 36.3 hsl(285.2,50.3%,36.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 285.2°, 66.9, 54.5
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 32.988, 45.394, -38.336
XYZ 12.839, 7.532, 25.202
xyY 0.282, 0.165, 7.532
CIE-LCH 32.988, 59.416, 319.819
CIE-LUV 32.988, 24.501, -56.522
Hunter-Lab 27.444, 35.482, -35.237
Binary 01110100, 00101110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #742e8b

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Alternatives to #742e8b

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#742e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742e8b

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #742e8b;}

Shades and Tints of #742e8b

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, #050206 is the darkest color, while #fbf7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5e5960 is the less saturated color, while #8a03b6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742e8b 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
  • #56485a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0054a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #355787 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #704d52 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a469b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b4888 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #714166 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population