#742B9C
Purple
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About #742B9C Purple
#742B9C is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 43 green, and 156 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 39%.
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 #742B9C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
279°
Hue
57%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #742B9C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #742B9C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#742B9C on White
Contrast Ratio8.18:1
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Aa#742B9C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #742B9C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #742B9C |
| RGB | rgb(116, 43, 156) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 57%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 43, 156 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 16.9%, 61.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 26%, 72%, 0%, 39% |
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