#742e9a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742e9a is composed of 45.5% red, 18% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 24.7% cyan, 70.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 278.9 degrees, a saturation of 54% and a lightness of 39.2%. #742e9a color hex could be obtained by blending #e85cff with #000035. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 18
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 25
    • M 70
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#742e9a color description : Dark violet.

#742e9a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742e9a has RGB values of R:116, G:46, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.25, M:0.7, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 7614106.

Hex triplet 742e9a #742e9a
RGB Decimal 116, 46, 154 rgb(116,46,154)
RGB Percent 45.5, 18, 60.4 rgb(45.5%,18%,60.4%)
CMYK 25, 70, 0, 40
HSL 278.9°, 54, 39.2 hsl(278.9,54%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.9°, 70.1, 60.4
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 33.984, 48.682, -45.923
XYZ 14.011, 8, 31.376
xyY 0.262, 0.15, 8
CIE-LCH 33.984, 66.924, 316.67
CIE-LUV 33.984, 21.124, -67.475
Hunter-Lab 28.285, 38.923, -45.97
Binary 01110100, 00101110, 10011010

Color Schemes with #742e9a

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #742e9a

Below, you can see some colors close to #742e9a. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#742e9a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742e9a

This text has a font color of #742e9a.

<span style="color:#742e9a;">Text here</span>
#742e9a background color

This paragraph has a background color of #742e9a.

<p style="background-color:#742e9a;">Content here</p>
#742e9a border color

This element has a border color of #742e9a.

<div style="border:1px solid #742e9a;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#742e9a;}
.background {background-color:#742e9a;}
.border {border:1px solid #742e9a;}

Shades and Tints of #742e9a

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 #f8f3fb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #742e9a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646464 is the less saturated color, while #7f08c0 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742e9a 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
  • #56485e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0056a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1d5a94 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6d5157 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a47a3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3c4a96 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f446f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population