#742e9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #742e9e is composed of 45.5% red, 18% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.6% cyan, 70.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 277.5 degrees, a saturation of 54.9% and a lightness of 40%. #742e9e color hex could be obtained by blending #e85cff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #663399.

    • R 45
    • G 18
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 71
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#742e9e color description : Dark violet.

#742e9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #742e9e has RGB values of R:116, G:46, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.71, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7614110.

Hex triplet 742e9e #742e9e
RGB Decimal 116, 46, 158 rgb(116,46,158)
RGB Percent 45.5, 18, 62 rgb(45.5%,18%,62%)
CMYK 27, 71, 0, 38
HSL 277.5°, 54.9, 40 hsl(277.5,54.9%,40%)
HSV (or HSB) 277.5°, 70.9, 62
Web Safe 663399 #663399
CIE-LAB 34.265, 49.584, -47.897
XYZ 14.35, 8.136, 33.16
xyY 0.258, 0.146, 8.136
CIE-LCH 34.265, 68.94, 315.992
CIE-LUV 34.265, 20.275, -70.333
Hunter-Lab 28.524, 39.886, -48.961
Binary 01110100, 00101110, 10011110

Color Schemes with #742e9e

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Alternatives to #742e9e

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#742e9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #742e9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#742e9e;}
.background {background-color:#742e9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #742e9e;}

Shades and Tints of #742e9e

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, #040206 is the darkest color, while #faf6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #742e9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666567 is the less saturated color, while #7e07c5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #742e9e 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #574960 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0056aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0a5b97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6c5258 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2a48a5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #304a9a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f4571 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population