#742F7C

#742F7C

Overview

#742F7C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 116, 47, 124, in HSL 293.8°, 45.0%, 33.5%, and in CMYK 6.5%, 62.1%, 0.0%, 51.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#742F7C

RGB

116, 47, 124

HSL

293.8, 45.0%, 33.5%

HSV

293.8, 62.1%, 48.6%

CMYK

6.5%, 62.1%, 0.0%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.4338 0.1404 323.4

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: #742F7C;
color: #742F7C;
border-color: #742F7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.61:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #742F7C?

RGB(116, 47, 124) · HSL(293.8, 45.0%, 33.5%) · CMYK(6.5%, 62.1%, 0.0%, 51.4%)

Does #742F7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #742F7C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #742F7C background; contrast on black is 2.44:1.