#742B80

#742B80

Color Values

HEX

#742B80

RGB

116, 43, 128

HSL

291.5, 49.7%, 33.5%

HSV

291.5, 66.4%, 50.2%

CMYK

9.4%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 49.8%

OKLCH

0.4313 0.1503 321.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #742B80;
color: #742B80;
border-color: #742B80;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.75:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #742B80?

RGB(116, 43, 128) · HSL(291.5, 49.7%, 33.5%) · CMYK(9.4%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 49.8%)

Does #742B80 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.75:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #742B80?

Use FFFFFF text on a #742B80 background; contrast on black is 2.4:1.