#742D8F
Purple
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About #742D8F Purple
#742D8F is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 45 green, and 143 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 283°, saturation of 52%, and lightness of 37%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
283°
Hue
52%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #742D8F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #742D8F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#742D8F on White
Contrast Ratio8.35:1
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Aa#742D8F on Black
Contrast Ratio2.51:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #742D8F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #742D8F |
| RGB | rgb(116, 45, 143) |
| HSL | hsl(283, 52%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 45, 143 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 17.6%, 56.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 69%, 0%, 44% |
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