Plum hex code
The hex code for plum is #DDA0DD. In RGB that is rgb(221, 160, 221) and in HSL it is hsl(300, 47%, 75%).
The hex code for plum is #DDA0DD. In RGB that is rgb(221, 160, 221) and in HSL it is hsl(300, 47%, 75%).
Plum · #DDA0DD
Colour codes
- HEX
- #DDA0DD
- RGB
- rgb(221, 160, 221)
- HSL
- hsl(300, 47%, 75%)
- CMYK
- 0, 28, 0, 13
- CSS name
- plum
- Contrast on white
- 2.07:1
- Contrast on black
- 10.15:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #e4b3e4
40% lighter · #ebc6eb
60% lighter · #f1d9f1
80% lighter · #f8ecf8
20% darker · #b180b1
40% darker · #856085
60% darker · #584058
80% darker · #2c202c
Complementary colour
Plum · #DDA0DD
Opposite on the colour wheel · #a1dda1
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for plum?
The hex code for plum is #DDA0DD. In RGB that is rgb(221, 160, 221) and in HSL it is hsl(300, 47%, 75%).
Can I use plum for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 on white and 10.15:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with plum?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #A1DDA1. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of plum instead.
Is plum a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword plum, so color: plum and color: #DDA0DD render exactly the same.