Purple

The color #742B56 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 43, 86 and HSL values of 325°, 46%, 31%.

Color Values for #742B56

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HEX:
#742B56
RGB:
rgb(116,43,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(325,46%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 63%, 26%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #742B56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #742B56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 16.9%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #742B56

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 #742B56

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #742B56

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

Complementary Colors for #742B56

The complementary color for #742B56 is #2B7349. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #742B56

The analogous colors for #742B56 are #6D2B73 and #732B31. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #742B56

The triadic colors for #742B56 are #55732B and #2B5573. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #742B56

These are the darker variations of #742B56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D2245 and #461A34. This progression shows how #742B56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #742B56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #905578 and #AC809A. This progression shows how #742B56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #742B56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #742B56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #742B56

Companies and brands that incorporate #742B56 in their visual identity.

#742B56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #742B56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #742B56 is a purple with RGB values of 116, 43, 86 and HSL values of 325°, 46%, 31%.

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