#742CA0
Purple
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About #742CA0 Purple
#742CA0 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 44 green, and 160 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 277°, saturation of 57%, 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
Use #742CA0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
277°
Hue
57%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #742CA0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #742CA0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#742CA0 on White
Contrast Ratio8.04:1
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Aa#742CA0 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.61:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #742CA0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #742CA0 |
| RGB | rgb(116, 44, 160) |
| HSL | hsl(277, 57%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 44, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 17.3%, 62.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 28%, 73%, 0%, 37% |
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