Information about #746A90 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #746A90 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(116, 106, 144) — 45.5% red, 41.6% green, 56.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 15 / 0 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #746A90 reads as a calm, restrained twilight violet and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Rhythm (#777696). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grey Purple (#826D8C) and Mousy Wisteria (#766980).

In RGB terms — rgb(116, 106, 144) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #746A90 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #746A90 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#746A90 color variations

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#746A90 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 #746A90

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

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

Kimberly color link
Kimberly

#695D87

Dusty Purple color link
Dusty Purple

#825F87

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#746A90
  • RGB116, 106, 144
  • CMYK11, 15, 0, 44
  • HSL256°, 15%, 49%
  • HSL Precise255.789°, 15.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV256°, 26%, 56%
  • HSB256°, 26%, 56%
  • HEX ID746A90
  • DECIMAL ID7629456
  • 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 RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.5%
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