Information about #742D2D color

#742D2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #742D2D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 45, 45) (45.5% red, 17.6% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 28 / 28 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#742D2D is a confidently colored red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tamarillo (#752B2F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lusty (#782E2C) and Dynamite (#6F282B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(116, 45, 45)), which gives #742D2D its character. If you plan to put text on a #742D2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. #742D2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#742D2D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#742D2D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#A74141

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#C46969

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#D89B9B

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#EBCDCD

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White

#FFFFFF

#742D2D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#5E2424

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#461B1B

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#2F1212

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#170909

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Black

#000000

#742D2D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#7A3A3A

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#7E4949

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#805959

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#806B6B

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Grey

#808080

#742D2D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#67752D

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#75672D

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#754A2D

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#752D4A

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#752D67

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#672D75

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#742D2D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
#742D2D
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#2E7676
#2E7676

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#2E5276
#2E5276

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#2E7652
#2E7652

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#76522E

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#762E52
#762E52

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#742D2D
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#2E762E
#2E762E

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#2E2E76
#2E2E76

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#742D2D
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#76762E
#76762E

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#2E7676
#2E7676

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#2E2E76
#2E2E76

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#52762E
#52762E

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#2E7676
#2E7676

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#522E76
#522E76

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Nearest named colors to #742D2D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Tamarillo color link
Tamarillo

#752B2F

Lusty color link
Lusty

#782E2C

Dynamite color link
Dynamite

#6F282B

Cypress Bark Red color link
Cypress Bark Red

#6F3028

Autumn Leaves color link
Autumn Leaves

#712834

Kwila color link
Kwila

#6D332A

Patio Red color link
Patio Red

#6D3331

Kakaramea color link
Kakaramea

#6E2C25

Cypress Bark color link
Cypress Bark

#752E23

Wine color link
Wine

#722F37

Pueblo color link
Pueblo

#6E3326

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

#742D2D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#742D2D
  • RGB116, 45, 45
  • CMYK0, 28, 28, 55
  • CSSrgb(116, 45, 45)
  • HSL0°, 44%, 32%
  • HSL Precise0°, 44.099%, 31.569%
  • HSV0°, 61%, 45%
  • HSB0°, 61%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.176, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.176, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.176, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID742D2D
  • DECIMAL ID7613741
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers19 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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