Information about #742A44 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #742A44 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 42, 68) (45.5% red, 16.5% green, 26.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 19 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #742A44 reads as a pleasantly vivid pink-red rose and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Extrovert (#752642). Slightly further away sit Ribbon (#71333C) and Catawba (#703642).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(116, 42, 68)), which gives #742A44 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.2:1. #742A44 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#742A44 color variations

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#742A44 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #742A44

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Extrovert color link
Extrovert

#752642

Ribbon color link
Ribbon

#71333C

Catawba color link
Catawba

#703642

Matchmaker color link
Matchmaker

#6D3540

Vine Grape color link
Vine Grape

#6D2B50

Wine color link
Wine

#722F37

Siren color link
Siren

#69293B

Hot Wired color link
Hot Wired

#6F2637

Pompadour color link
Pompadour

#6A1F44

Old Mauve color link
Old Mauve

#673147

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

Paprika color link
Paprika

#7C2D37

#742A44 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#742A44
  • RGB116, 42, 68
  • CMYK0, 29, 19, 55
  • HSL339°, 47%, 31%
  • HSL Precise338.919°, 46.835%, 30.98%
  • HSV339°, 64%, 45%
  • HSB339°, 64%, 45%
  • HEX ID742A44
  • DECIMAL ID7612996
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
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