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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#742F5A — Eggplant
#742F5A is a dark moderately saturated pink sitting at 323° 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 #742F5A
- fbf4f8
- edd3e3
- dfb2ce
- d290b9
- c46fa3
- b74e8e
- 973e75
- 76305b
- 552342
- 331528
- 12070e
Color schemes using #742F5A
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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#742F5A FAQ
What color is #742F5A?
#742F5A is a shade of eggplant in the pink family. It has a hue of 323 degrees, 42% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #742F5A?
#742F5A is rgb(116, 47, 90) in RGB, hsl(323, 42%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 22%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #742F5A?
White text on this background reaches 9.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.3:1.
What colors go well with #742F5A?
Its direct complement is #2F744A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37742F and #2F746C gives you contrast without the vibration.