#742E8C

Color Details

HEX
#742E8C
RGB
rgb(116, 46, 140)
HSL
hsl(285, 51%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 67%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.36:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #742e8c
Contrast 2.51:1 Fail
White on #742e8c
Contrast 8.36:1 AAA
#742e8c on Black
Contrast 2.51:1 Fail
#742e8c on White
Contrast 8.36:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#9058a3
#ac82ba
#c7abd1
#5d2570
#461c54
#2e1238

Complement & Analogous

#448b2d
#8b2d73
#442d8b

Triadic

#8b732d
#2d8b73

Monochrome

#2e1238 #461c54 #742e8c #ac82ba #c7abd1 #e3d5e8

Analogous

#442d8b #7c6cae #742e8c #a2578f #8b2d73 #6f245c

Complementary Mix

#461c54 #742e8c #ac82ba #448b2d #85b477 #2c5a1d

Nearby Colors

#742e8b
#742e8d
#742e7c
#742e9c

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About #742E8C

#742E8C converts to RGB(116, 46, 140) and HSL(285, 51%, 36%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#742E8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #742E8C?
RGB: 116, 46, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(116, 46, 140)
Is #742E8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #742E8C?
Complement: #448b2d.
Does #742E8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.36:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.51:1 (Fails AA).