#742C9B
Purple
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About #742C9B Purple
#742C9B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 44 green, and 155 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 56%, 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 #742C9B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
279°
Hue
56%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #742C9B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #742C9B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#742C9B on White
Contrast Ratio8.15:1
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Aa#742C9B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.58:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #742C9B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #742C9B |
| RGB | rgb(116, 44, 155) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 56%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 44, 155 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 17.3%, 60.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 72%, 0%, 39% |
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