#742D7C

#742D7C

Color Values

HEX

#742D7C

RGB

116, 45, 124

HSL

293.9, 46.7%, 33.1%

HSV

293.9, 63.7%, 48.6%

CMYK

6.5%, 63.7%, 0.0%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.4313 0.1434 323.5

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: #742D7C;
color: #742D7C;
border-color: #742D7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.72:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #742D7C?

RGB(116, 45, 124) · HSL(293.9, 46.7%, 33.1%) · CMYK(6.5%, 63.7%, 0.0%, 51.4%)

Does #742D7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #742D7C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #742D7C background; contrast on black is 2.41:1.