Purple

The color #74237D is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 35, 125 and HSL values of 294°, 56%, 31%.

Color Values for #74237D

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HEX:
#74237D
RGB:
rgb(116,35,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(294,56%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 72%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74237D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74237D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 13.7%
Blue: 49%

Contrast Analysis for #74237D

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 #74237D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74237D

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

Complementary Colors for #74237D

The complementary color for #74237D is #2C7B23. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74237D

The analogous colors for #74237D are #46237B and #7B2358. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74237D

The triadic colors for #74237D are #7B7223 and #237B72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74237D

These are the darker variations of #74237D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D1C64 and #46154B. This progression shows how #74237D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74237D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #904F97 and #AC7BB1. This progression shows how #74237D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74237D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74237D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74237D

Companies and brands that incorporate #74237D in their visual identity.

#74237D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74237D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74237D is a purple with RGB values of 116, 35, 125 and HSL values of 294°, 56%, 31%.

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