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HEX 74538B - #74538B, RGB(116,83,139) Color


Color Name: Dark Lavender*
Hex Color Code: #74538B
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 83, 139)
CMYK Values*: 16.5%, 40.3%, 0.0%, 45.5%






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What color is 74538B?

The RGB color code for color number #74538B is RGB(116, 83, 139). In the RGB color model, #74538B has a red value of 116, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.5% cyan, 40.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 275.4° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation, and 43.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #74538B has a hue of 275.4° (degrees), 40.3 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.



Color 74538B is cool or warm?

Color 74538B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #74538B? (For interior and product design)

74538B has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#74538B

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #74538B with dark and light Color




Is #74538B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 74538B meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #74538B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 83, 139)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.55%
Magenta
40.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(275.36deg, 25.2 %, 43.5 %)

Hue
275.36°
Saturation
25.23 %.
Lightness
43.53 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 82, 129)
Red
91 (35.9%)
Yellow
82 (32.0%)
Blue
129 (50.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
275.36°
Saturation
40.29 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 275.36°

W: 32.55 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 14.96

Y : 11.76

Z : 25.91

YXY

Y1 : 11.76

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.22

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 67.45%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 11.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.6P 3.9/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 40.84

A : 24.95

B : -25.94

CIE-Lch

L : 40.84

C : 35.99

H : 313.88

CIE-Luv

L : 40.84

U : 12.98

V : -39.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.3

A : 17.81

B : -20.78






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #74538B


Here are the colors similar to 74538B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#734F96
Dark Lavender
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#86608E
French Lilac
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#86608E
Pomp and Power
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#803790
Vivid Violet
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 74538B.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 74538B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 74538B.


#784E90
PANTONE 2082 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#6F5091
PANTONE 7677 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#725899
PANTONE 10225 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#7A5F97
PANTONE 8142 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 74538B.


#844C82
RAL 4008 - Signal Violet
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#76689A
RAL 4005 - Blue Lilac
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)
#6E6387
RAL 4011 - Pearl Violet
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
#816183
RAL 4001 - Red Lilac
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 74538B.


#5C5485
BS 22-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#685F96
BS 22-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#6A506E
BS 24-C-39 - Regalia
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #74538B


Here are the paint colors similar to 74538B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 74538B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #74538B to Valspar


#77508B
Sonic Plum (4002-10C)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#664F8B
Rollick (4003-10C)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#734682
Amethyst Ice (8001-1G)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#7E4883
Cosmic Berry (4001-10C)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 74538B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #74538B to PPG Paints


#795088
Cleopatra's Gown (PPG1249-7)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#835995
Royal Lilac (PPG1250-7)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#694878
Perfectly Purple (PPG1176-7)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#5A4E88
Eggplant (PPG1247-7)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 74538B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #74538B to Behr


#71588D
Classic Waltz (P570-6)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#66537F
Virtual Violet (HDC-MD-25)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#645681
Vigorous Violet (PPU16-02)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#6C5D97
Just A Fairytale (P560-6)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 74538B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #74538B to Sherwin Williams


#795484
Passionate Purple (SW 6981)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#665385
African Violet (SW 6982)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#624977
Impulsive Purple (SW 6832)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#7E6596
Clematis (SW 6831)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 74538B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #74538B to Benjamin Moore


#6C598D
Seduction (1399)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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Mystical Grape (2071-30)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#635083
Your Majesty (1400)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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Fire and Ice (1392)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 74538B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #74538B to Dunn-Edwards


#845998
Cabaret (DE 5992)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#644982
Violet Majesty (DEA 142)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#7E5E8D
Plum Power (DE 5985)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#7E6099
Jubilee (DE 5971)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#74538B color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



74538B
Dark Lavender*

6A8B53
Russian Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #74538B?

Color that best contrast with #74538B is #6A8B53, color name is Russian Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #74538B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #74538B is #6A8B53, color name is Russian Green*.





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