#742e8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742e8d is composed of 45.5% red, 18% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.7% cyan, 67.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 284.2 degrees, a saturation of 50.8% and a lightness of 36.7%. #742e8d color hex could be obtained by blending #e85cff with #00001b. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

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

#742e8d color description : Dark moderate violet.

#742e8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742e8d has RGB values of R:116, G:46, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.67, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 7614093.

Hex triplet 742e8d #742e8d
RGB Decimal 116, 46, 141 rgb(116,46,141)
RGB Percent 45.5, 18, 55.3 rgb(45.5%,18%,55.3%)
CMYK 18, 67, 0, 45
HSL 284.2°, 50.8, 36.7 hsl(284.2,50.8%,36.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.2°, 67.4, 55.3
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.115, 45.823, -39.365
XYZ 12.987, 7.591, 25.979
xyY 0.279, 0.163, 7.591
CIE-LCH 33.115, 60.41, 319.335
CIE-LUV 33.115, 24.033, -58.004
Hunter-Lab 27.551, 35.925, -36.621
Binary 01110100, 00101110, 10001101

Color Schemes with #742e8d

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Alternatives to #742e8d

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#742e8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742e8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742e8d;}
.background {background-color:#742e8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #742e8d;}

Shades and Tints of #742e8d

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 #742e8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #605962 is the less saturated color, while #8803b8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742e8d 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
  • #56485b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0054a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #325789 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #704d53 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a469c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4a488a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #714268 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population