#742e9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742e9b is composed of 45.5% red, 18% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.2% cyan, 70.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 278.5 degrees, a saturation of 54.2% and a lightness of 39.4%. #742e9b color hex could be obtained by blending #e85cff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 18
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 25
    • M 70
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#742e9b color description : Dark violet.

#742e9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742e9b has RGB values of R:116, G:46, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.25, M:0.7, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7614107.

Hex triplet 742e9b #742e9b
RGB Decimal 116, 46, 155 rgb(116,46,155)
RGB Percent 45.5, 18, 60.8 rgb(45.5%,18%,60.8%)
CMYK 25, 70, 0, 39
HSL 278.5°, 54.2, 39.4 hsl(278.5,54.2%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.5°, 70.3, 60.8
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 34.053, 48.907, -46.419
XYZ 14.095, 8.034, 31.817
xyY 0.261, 0.149, 8.034
CIE-LCH 34.053, 67.428, 316.495
CIE-LUV 34.053, 20.91, -68.192
Hunter-Lab 28.344, 39.162, -46.713
Binary 01110100, 00101110, 10011011

Color Schemes with #742e9b

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Alternatives to #742e9b

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#742e9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742e9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742e9b;}
.background {background-color:#742e9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #742e9b;}

Shades and Tints of #742e9b

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, #030104 is the darkest color, while #f9f4fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742e9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656465 is the less saturated color, while #7f07c2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742e9b 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
  • #0056a9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1a5a95 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6d5257 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a47a4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3a4a97 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f4470 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population