Purple

The color #742E74 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 46, 116 and HSL values of 300°, 43%, 32%.

Color Values for #742E74

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HEX:
#742E74
RGB:
rgb(116,46,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,43%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 60%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #742E74

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #742E74. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #742E74

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 #742E74

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #742E74

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

Complementary Colors for #742E74

The complementary color for #742E74 is #2F752F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #742E74

The analogous colors for #742E74 are #522F75 and #752F52. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #742E74

The triadic colors for #742E74 are #75752F and #2F7575. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #742E74

These are the darker variations of #742E74. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D255D and #461C46. This progression shows how #742E74 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #742E74

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #905890 and #AC82AC. This progression shows how #742E74. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #742E74

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #742E74. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #742E74

Companies and brands that incorporate #742E74 in their visual identity.

#742E74 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #742E74. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #742E74 is a purple with RGB values of 116, 46, 116 and HSL values of 300°, 43%, 32%.

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