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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#742A7A — Plum
#742A7A is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 296° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #742A7A
- fbf4fb
- edd1ef
- e0aee3
- d28bd7
- c568cb
- b745bf
- 98369f
- 762a7c
- 551e59
- 341236
- 120713
Color schemes using #742A7A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#742A7A FAQ
What color is #742A7A?
#742A7A is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #742A7A?
#742A7A is rgb(116, 42, 122) in RGB, hsl(296, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 66%, 0%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #742A7A?
White text on this background reaches 8.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.35:1.
What colors go well with #742A7A?
Its direct complement is #2F7A2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #577A2A and #2A7A4C gives you contrast without the vibration.