Red

The color #742E21 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 46, 33 and HSL values of 9°, 56%, 29%.

Color Values for #742E21

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HEX:
#742E21
RGB:
rgb(116,46,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(9,56%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 60%, 72%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #742E21

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #742E21. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 18%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #742E21

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 #742E21

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #742E21

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

Complementary Colors for #742E21

The complementary color for #742E21 is #216773. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #742E21

The analogous colors for #742E21 are #73213E and #735621. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #742E21

The triadic colors for #742E21 are #21732D and #2D2173. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #742E21

These are the darker variations of #742E21. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D251A and #461C14. This progression shows how #742E21 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #742E21

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #90584D and #AC827A. This progression shows how #742E21. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #742E21

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #742E21. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #742E21

Companies and brands that incorporate #742E21 in their visual identity.

#742E21 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #742E21. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #742E21 is a red with RGB values of 116, 46, 33 and HSL values of 9°, 56%, 29%.

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