Purple

The color #742A55 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 42, 85 and HSL values of 325°, 47%, 31%.

Color Values for #742A55

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HEX:
#742A55
RGB:
rgb(116,42,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(325,47%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 64%, 27%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #742A55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #742A55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #742A55

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 #742A55

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #742A55

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

Complementary Colors for #742A55

The complementary color for #742A55 is #2A7449. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #742A55

The analogous colors for #742A55 are #6E2A74 and #742A30. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #742A55

The triadic colors for #742A55 are #55742A and #2A5574. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #742A55

These are the darker variations of #742A55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D2244 and #461933. This progression shows how #742A55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #742A55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #905577 and #AC7F99. This progression shows how #742A55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #742A55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #742A55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #742A55

Companies and brands that incorporate #742A55 in their visual identity.

#742A55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #742A55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #742A55 is a purple with RGB values of 116, 42, 85 and HSL values of 325°, 47%, 31%.

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