#7242C5
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #7242C5 Purple
#7242C5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 114 red, 66 green, and 197 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 262°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 52%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #7242C5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
262°
Hue
53%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #7242C5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #7242C5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#7242C5 on White
Contrast Ratio6.36:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#7242C5 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.3:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #7242C5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #7242C5 |
| RGB | rgb(114, 66, 197) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 53%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 114, 66, 197 |
| RGB Percent | 44.7%, 25.9%, 77.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 42%, 66%, 0%, 23% |
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