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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#742B78 — Plum
#742B78 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #742B78
- fbf4fb
- edd1ef
- e0afe2
- d28cd6
- c46ac9
- b747bd
- 98389d
- 762c7a
- 552058
- 341335
- 120713
Color schemes using #742B78
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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#742B78 FAQ
What color is #742B78?
#742B78 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 47% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #742B78?
#742B78 is rgb(116, 43, 120) in RGB, hsl(297, 47%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 64%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #742B78?
White text on this background reaches 8.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.36:1.
What colors go well with #742B78?
Its direct complement is #2F782B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #55782B and #2B784E gives you contrast without the vibration.