Plum color codes
| CSS name | plum |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DDA0DD |
| RGB | rgb(221, 160, 221) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 47%, 75%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 13%) |
| Decimal | 14524637 |
Shades of Plum (darker)
#C790C7 · #B180B1 · #9B709B · #856085 · #6F506F · #584058 · #423042 · #2C202C · #161016
Tints of Plum (lighter)
#E0AAE0 · #E4B3E4 · #E7BDE7 · #EBC6EB · #EED0EE · #F1D9F1 · #F5E3F5 · #F8ECF8 · #FCF6FC
Color harmonies
| Complementary | #A1DDA1 |
|---|---|
| Triadic | #DDDDA1, #A1DDDD |
| Analogous | #BFA1DD, #DDA1BF |
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
| White text on Plum | 2.07:1 · Fail |
|---|---|
| Black text on Plum | 10.15:1 · AAA |
Use Plum in code
.element {
color: plum; /* or #dda0dd */
background-color: rgb(221 160 221 / 0.5);
}Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Plum?
Plum is #DDA0DD in HEX, rgb(221, 160, 221) in RGB and hsl(300, 47%, 75%) in HSL.
Can I use "plum" directly in CSS?
Yes. "plum" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: plum; works in every browser.
Is Plum readable on white?
The contrast ratio of Plum on white is 2.07:1 (WCAG Fail). On black it is 10.15:1 (AAA).
What is the complementary color of Plum?
The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #A1DDA1.
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