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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#743E75 — Plum
#743E75 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #743E75
- faf5fa
- e9d6ea
- d9b8d9
- c899c9
- b87ab9
- a75ba9
- 8b4a8c
- 6c396d
- 4e294e
- 2f192f
- 110911
Color schemes using #743E75
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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#743E75 FAQ
What color is #743E75?
#743E75 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 31% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #743E75?
#743E75 is rgb(116, 62, 117) in RGB, hsl(299, 31%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 47%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #743E75?
White text on this background reaches 7.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.69:1.
What colors go well with #743E75?
Its direct complement is #3F753E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5A753E and #3E7558 gives you contrast without the vibration.