Color swatch image showing #734F8B with RGB(115,79,139) values
Color swatch image showing #734F8B with RGB(115,79,139) values

#734F8B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #734F8B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#734F8B Color Information

#734F8B RGB value is (115, 79, 139). The hex color red value is 115, green is 79, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 276°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 43 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

#734F8B color swatch
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#734F8B Color Meaning

Color #734F8B signifies twilight spirituality, muted magic, and introspective luxury. #734F8B medium, greyish violet carries a weightier presence than its pastel counterpart, suggesting dusk, dried herbs, and velvet drapery. Psychologically, color #734F8B encourages deep intuition, creative introspection, and a sense of dignified mystery. #734F8B culturally references twilight skies, historical dyeing, and the concept of aged royalty. Spiritually, color #734F8B represents a grounded connection to the higher self, the wisdom of dreams, and magic tempered by time, embodying a contemplative and richly nuanced mysticism.

Color Conversion

Convert #734F8B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#734F8B
RGB
rgb(115, 79, 139)
HSL
hsl(276°, 28%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 43%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(276°, 43%, 55%)
XYZ
14.5264 11.1009 25.8032
Yxy
11.1009 0.2824 0.2158
Hunter Lab
33.3180 1.2314 -1.3470
CIE-Lab
39.7499 27.0262 -27.6454

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#734F8B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#734F8B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #734F8B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#734F8B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #734F8B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#734F8B

protanopia

#63637c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #734F8B;

Text Color

color: #734F8B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #734F8B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #734F8B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #734F8B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #734F8B 0%, #452f54 100%);

#734F8B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #734F8B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.