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#743E6C color code is #743E6C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #743e6c.

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#743E6C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #743E6C is 0.0824. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.93:1 against white and 2.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#743E6C on white7.93:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#743E6C on black2.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #743E6C7.93:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #743E6C2.65:1Fail

#743E6C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #743E6C?+
The hex code for #743E6C is #743E6C. In RGB it's rgb(116, 62, 108), and in HSL it's hsl(309, 30%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #743E6C?+
#743E6C in RGB is (116, 62, 108). Written in CSS: rgb(116, 62, 108).
What is the CMYK value of #743E6C?+
#743E6C converts to CMYK(0%, 47%, 7%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #743E6C.
Is #743e6c a warm or cool color?+
#743E6C (#743E6C) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 309° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #743e6c belong to?+
#743E6C belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 309°, 30%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #743e6c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#743E6C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.93:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #743e6c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #743E6C (#743E6C) is 4317 C Plum Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #743E6C in design

Practical guidance for using #743e6c (#743E6C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #743E6C (#743E6C) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #743e6c text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #743E6C (#743E6C) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#743E6C flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#743E6C works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.