#742457 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #742457 is a warm magenta with plum and wine-red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a tender, romantic edge. The hex code #742457 works well as a supporting tone beside blush, cream, or soft peach, while white text provides strong contrast for readable dark interfaces.
Questions about #742457
What is #742457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #742457 is rgb(116, 36, 87), in HSL hsl(322, 53%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 25%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #742457?
#742457 pairs well with blush, cream, soft peach, and muted neutrals, which soften its dark plum character without competing with its warm magenta undertones. Use cream or peach for a gentle palette, or charcoal for a deeper, more restrained combination.
Does #742457 read as a warm or cool color?
#742457 reads as a warm color because its magenta base leans toward red, while its plum depth keeps the effect subdued, grounded, and less vivid than a bright pink or purple.
Is #742457 readable on white or black?
#742457 has a 9.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.