Plum is a light, moderately saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DDA0DD, which equals rgb(221, 160, 221) in RGB and hsl(300, 47%, 75%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M28 Y0 K13, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DDA0DD - RGB
221, 160, 221 - HSL
300°, 47%, 75% - CMYK
0, 28, 0, 13 - Family
Pink - Tone
Light, moderately saturated
About Plum
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.15:1. Its complementary color is #A1DDA1.
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Plum color codes
| HEX | #DDA0DD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 160, 221) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 47%, 75%) |
| HSV | 300°, 28%, 87% |
| CMYK | 0%, 28%, 0%, 13% |
| Decimal | 14524637 |
Shades and tints of Plum
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9EFF9 - 100
#F4DFF4 - 200
#EED0EE - 300
#E8C0E8 - 400
#E3B0E3 - 500
#DDA0DD - 600
#B885B8 - 700
#936B93 - 800
#6F506F - 900
#4A354A - 950
#251B25
Color harmonies for Plum
- Complementary
#A1DDA1≈ Pale Muted Green - Analogous −30°
#BFA1DD≈ Pale Muted Violet - Analogous +30°
#DDA1BF≈ Pale Muted Blush - Triadic +120°
#DDDDA1≈ Pale Muted Yellow - Triadic +240°
#A1DDDD≈ Pale Muted Cyan - Split 150°
#BFDDA1≈ Pale Muted Apple - Split 210°
#A1DDBF≈ Seafoam Green
Contrast and accessibility of Plum
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Plum | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Plum | Aa | 10.15:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Plum
background-color: #DDA0DD;color: #DDA0DD;background-color: rgb(221, 160, 221);background-color: hsl(300, 47%, 75%);:root { --color-plum: #DDA0DD; }class="bg-[#DDA0DD]"Colors similar to Plum
- Pale Muted Magenta
#D7A2D7 - Pale Muted Fuchsia
#D7A2D2 - Pale Muted Orchid
#D2A2D7 - Pale Soft Orchid
#DD95E4 - Pale Soft Fuchsia
#E495DD - Pale Muted Cerise
#D7A2CD - Pale Soft Magenta
#E495E4 - Pale Soft Cerise
#E495D5 - Pale Soft Purple
#D595E4 - Pale Muted Purple
#CDA2D7 - Pale Muted Raspberry
#D7A2C7 - Pale Soft Raspberry
#E495CD
More pink shades
- Deep Pink
#FF1493 - Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Fuchsia
#FF00FF - Medium Violet Red
#C71585 - Misty Rose
#FFE4E1 - Purple
#800080 - Ruby
#E0115F - Lilac
#C8A2C8 - Eggplant
#614051 - Raspberry
#E30B5D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Plum?
The HEX code for Plum is #DDA0DD.
What is the RGB value of Plum?
Plum has an RGB value of 221, 160, 221 (rgb(221, 160, 221)). In HSL it is 300°, 47%, 75%.
What text color should I use on Plum?
Use black text on Plum. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 and black text has 10.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Plum?
The complementary color of Plum is #A1DDA1. Analogous colors #BFA1DD and #DDA1BF also pair well.