#742B8C
Purple
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About #742B8C Purple
#742B8C is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 43 green, and 140 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 285°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 36%.
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
Use #742B8C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
285°
Hue
53%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #742B8C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #742B8C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#742B8C on White
Contrast Ratio8.51:1
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Aa#742B8C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.47:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #742B8C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #742B8C |
| RGB | rgb(116, 43, 140) |
| HSL | hsl(285, 53%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 43, 140 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 16.9%, 54.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 17%, 69%, 0%, 45% |
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