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RGB 142 40 178

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 142 40 178 it is the complementary color RGB 113 215 77. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 142 40 178. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 147 40 173, RGB 164 58 192, RGB 181 76 211, RGB 198 94 230 and RGB 215 112 249

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 142 40 178. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 125 22 159, RGB 108 4 140, RGB 91 0 121 and RGB 74 0 102

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 178 40 177, RGB 178 40 140, RGB 178 40 102 and RGB 178 40 65

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 105 40 178, RGB 68 40 178 and RGB 40 40 178

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 142 40 178 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 151 22 196 and RGB 159 5 214

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 134 58 160, RGB 125 76 143, RGB 117 93 125 and RGB 108 111 107

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 68 40 178, RGB 105 40 178, RGB 141 40 178, RGB 178 40 178 and RGB 178 40 141

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 89 25 111, RGB 115 32 145, RGB 142 40 178, RGB 167 51 208 and RGB 182 85 216

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 178 40 49 and RGB 40 178 86

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 178 141 40 and RGB 40 178 141

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 178 40 49, RGB 77 178 40 and RGB 40 178 169

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 142 40 178 shade: RGB 142 40 178, RGB 178 72 40, RGB 77 178 40 and RGB 40 146 178

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

Complementary color

CMYK 47 / 0 / 64 / 16

HEX #71D74D

RGB 113 215 77

HSL 104.35, 0.63%, 0.57%

LAB 77.67, -54.28, 57.13

 

CMYK 15 / 77 / 0 / 32

HEX #9328AD

RGB 147 40 173

HSL 288.27, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 39.14, 61.39, -48.82

 

CMYK 15 / 70 / 0 / 25

HEX #A43AC0

RGB 164 58 192

HSL 287.46, 0.54%, 0.49%

LAB 45.25, 61.95, -50.04

 

CMYK 14 / 64 / 0 / 17

HEX #B54CD3

RGB 181 76 211

HSL 286.67, 0.61%, 0.56%

LAB 51.49, 61.92, -50.88

 

CMYK 14 / 59 / 0 / 10

HEX #C65EE6

RGB 198 94 230

HSL 285.88, 0.73%, 0.64%

LAB 57.77, 61.55, -51.48

 

CMYK 14 / 55 / 0 / 2

HEX #D770F9

RGB 215 112 249

HSL 285.11, 0.92%, 0.71%

LAB 64.06, 61, -51.92

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 21 / 86 / 0 / 38

HEX #7D169F

RGB 125 22 159

HSL 285.11, 0.76%, 0.35%

LAB 32.78, 59.95, -50.84

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 45

HEX #6C048C

RGB 108 4 140

HSL 285.88, 0.94%, 0.28%

LAB 27.21, 57.13, -48.35

 

CMYK 25 / 100 / 0 / 53

HEX #5B0079

RGB 91 0 121

HSL 285.12, 1%, 0.24%

LAB 22.32, 51.79, -44.46

 

CMYK 27 / 100 / 0 / 60

HEX #4A0066

RGB 74 0 102

HSL 283.53, 1%, 0.2%

LAB 17.53, 45.56, -40.06

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 1 / 30

HEX #B228B1

RGB 178 40 177

HSL 300.43, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 44.46, 68.31, -42.39

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 21 / 30

HEX #B2288C

RGB 178 40 140

HSL 316.52, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 42.58, 62.9, -23.15

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 43 / 30

HEX #B22866

RGB 178 40 102

HSL 333.04, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 41.12, 58.51, -1.83

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 63 / 30

HEX #B22841

RGB 178 40 65

HSL 349.13, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 40.19, 55.57, 20.19

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 41 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #6928B2

RGB 105 40 178

HSL 268.26, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 33.43, 54.86, -61.34

 

CMYK 62 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #4428B2

RGB 68 40 178

HSL 252.17, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 29.31, 49.66, -68.24

 

CMYK 78 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #2828B2

RGB 40 40 178

HSL 240, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 27.25, 46.99, -71.72

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 23 / 89 / 0 / 23

HEX #9716C4

RGB 151 22 196

HSL 284.48, 0.8%, 0.43%

LAB 39.81, 71.06, -61.26

 

CMYK 26 / 98 / 0 / 16

HEX #9F05D6

RGB 159 5 214

HSL 284.21, 0.95%, 0.43%

LAB 41.74, 77.71, -68.5

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 16 / 64 / 0 / 37

HEX #863AA0

RGB 134 58 160

HSL 284.71, 0.47%, 0.43%

LAB 38.95, 48.6, -41.44

 

CMYK 13 / 47 / 0 / 44

HEX #7D4C8F

RGB 125 76 143

HSL 283.88, 0.31%, 0.43%

LAB 40.43, 32.84, -28.92

 

CMYK 6 / 26 / 0 / 51

HEX #755D7D

RGB 117 93 125

HSL 285, 0.15%, 0.43%

LAB 42.9, 16.03, -14.26

 

CMYK 3 / 0 / 4 / 56

HEX #6C6F6B

RGB 108 111 107

HSL 105, 0.02%, 0.43%

LAB 46.47, -1.96, 1.82

 

CMYK 62 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #4428B2

RGB 68 40 178

HSL 252.17, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 29.31, 49.66, -68.24

 

CMYK 41 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #6928B2

RGB 105 40 178

HSL 268.26, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 33.43, 54.86, -61.34

 

CMYK 21 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8D28B2

RGB 141 40 178

HSL 283.91, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.54, 61.2, -52.79

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #B228B2

RGB 178 40 178

HSL 300, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 44.51, 68.47, -42.89

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 21 / 30

HEX #B2288D

RGB 178 40 141

HSL 316.09, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 42.62, 63.03, -23.69

 

CMYK 20 / 77 / 0 / 56

HEX #59196F

RGB 89 25 111

HSL 284.65, 0.63%, 0.27%

LAB 23.56, 42.37, -36.03

 

CMYK 21 / 78 / 0 / 43

HEX #732091

RGB 115 32 145

HSL 284.07, 0.64%, 0.35%

LAB 31.17, 52.3, -44.97

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 20 / 75 / 0 / 18

HEX #A733D0

RGB 167 51 208

HSL 284.33, 0.63%, 0.51%

LAB 45.82, 68.21, -58.37

 

CMYK 16 / 61 / 0 / 15

HEX #B655D8

RGB 182 85 216

HSL 284.43, 0.63%, 0.59%

LAB 53.38, 59.09, -50.7

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 72 / 30

HEX #B22831

RGB 178 40 49

HSL 356.09, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 39.92, 54.72, 29.76

 

CMYK 78 / 0 / 52 / 30

HEX #28B256

RGB 40 178 86

HSL 140, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 64.13, -55.76, 36.75

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 0 / 21 / 78 / 30

HEX #B28D28

RGB 178 141 40

HSL 43.91, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 60.49, 4.06, 55.55

 

CMYK 78 / 0 / 21 / 30

HEX #28B28D

RGB 40 178 141

HSL 163.91, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 65.13, -44.57, 8.79

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 72 / 30

HEX #B22831

RGB 178 40 49

HSL 356.09, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 39.92, 54.72, 29.76

 

CMYK 57 / 0 / 78 / 30

HEX #4DB228

RGB 77 178 40

HSL 103.91, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 64.62, -53.3, 57.14

 

CMYK 78 / 0 / 5 / 30

HEX #28B2A9

RGB 40 178 169

HSL 176.09, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 65.87, -37.05, -5.65

 

CMYK 20 / 78 / 0 / 30

HEX #8E28B2

RGB 142 40 178

HSL 284.35, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 38.7, 61.39, -52.54

 

CMYK 0 / 60 / 78 / 30

HEX #B24828

RGB 178 72 40

HSL 13.91, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 44.59, 41.38, 39.99

 

CMYK 57 / 0 / 78 / 30

HEX #4DB228

RGB 77 178 40

HSL 103.91, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 64.62, -53.3, 57.14

 

CMYK 78 / 18 / 0 / 30

HEX #2892B2

RGB 40 146 178

HSL 193.91, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 56.31, -18.36, -25.16

 

Description

Color code: RGB 142 40 178 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 142 40 178 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively high compared to others, this hue appears lighter to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 142 red, 40 green and 178 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
142 40 178 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 20 cyan, 78 magenta, none yellow and 30 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
20% 78% 0% 30% C M Y K

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