#742E75 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #742e75 is a plum-leaning purple with a soft magenta undertone. Its low brightness gives white text about 8.8:1 contrast, so it works as a dark background for moody layouts and night themes. It looks richest beside muted golds or deep teals. Treat it as a dominant base color; at small accent sizes it can read muddy.
Questions about #742e75
What is #742e75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #742e75 is rgb(116, 46, 117), in HSL hsl(299, 44%, 32%) and in CMYK 1%, 61%, 0%, 54%.
Can you use white text on #742e75?
Yes. White text on #742e75 reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. That makes it a safe choice for dark backgrounds and fine print.
What colors pair well with #742e75?
Muted golds, dusty pinks, and deep teals all flatter #742e75. A warm brass accent lifts its cool undertone, while cream text reads softer than pure white on this shade.
Is #742e75 readable on white or black?
#742e75 has a 8.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.