Information about #74619E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #74619E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 97, 158) (45.5% red, 38% green, 62% blue), or CMYK 16 / 24 / 0 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#74619E presents itself as a calm, restrained violet — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Scampi (#6F63A0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deluge (#7563A8) and Dark Blue Gray (#666699).

In RGB terms — rgb(116, 97, 158) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #74619E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. #74619E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#74619E color variations

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#74619E 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 #74619E

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

#74619E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#74619E
  • RGB116, 97, 158
  • CMYK16, 24, 0, 38
  • HSL259°, 24%, 50%
  • HSL Precise258.689°, 23.922%, 50%
  • HSV259°, 39%, 62%
  • HSB259°, 39%, 62%
  • HEX ID74619E
  • DECIMAL ID7627166
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62%
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