#742C96
Purple
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HSL
About #742C96 Purple
#742C96 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 44 green, and 150 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 281°, saturation of 55%, and lightness of 38%.
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 #742C96 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
281°
Hue
55%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #742C96 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #742C96 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#742C96 on White
Contrast Ratio8.26:1
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Aa#742C96 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.54:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #742C96 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #742C96 |
| RGB | rgb(116, 44, 150) |
| HSL | hsl(281, 55%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 44, 150 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 17.3%, 58.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 71%, 0%, 41% |
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