Purple

The color #742255 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 34, 85 and HSL values of 323°, 55%, 29%.

Color Values for #742255

Below are the different color format representations for #742255. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#742255
RGB:
rgb(116,34,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(323,55%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 71%, 27%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #742255

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #742255. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #742255

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #742255

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #742255

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #742255

The complementary color for #742255 is #217340. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #742255

The analogous colors for #742255 are #692173 and #73212B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #742255

The triadic colors for #742255 are #537321 and #215373. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #742255

These are the darker variations of #742255. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D1B44 and #461433. This progression shows how #742255 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #742255

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #904E77 and #AC7A99. This progression shows how #742255. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #742255

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #742255. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #742255

Companies and brands that incorporate #742255 in their visual identity.

#742255 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #742255. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #742255 is a purple with RGB values of 116, 34, 85 and HSL values of 323°, 55%, 29%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #742255 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.