#742AA2
Purple
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About #742AA2 Purple
#742AA2 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 42 green, and 162 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 277°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
277°
Hue
59%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #742AA2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #742AA2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#742AA2 on White
Contrast Ratio8.09:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#742AA2 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.6:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #742AA2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #742AA2 |
| RGB | rgb(116, 42, 162) |
| HSL | hsl(277, 59%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 42, 162 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 16.5%, 63.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 28%, 74%, 0%, 36% |
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