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Plum
Plum
#DDA0DDClick to copy
Plum Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(221, 160, 221)Copy
HSLhsl(300, 47%, 75%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(300, 28%, 87%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 13%)Copy
Plum Color Schemes
Complementary
#DDA0DD
Click to copy#A0DDA0
Click to copyAnalogous
#BFA0DD
Click to copy#DDA0BF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#BFDDA0
Click to copy#A0DDBF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#DDA0DD
Click to copy#F6EDF6
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#C255C2
Click to copy#822F82
Click to copy#371437
Click to copyPlum WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.07 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.15 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.90 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.10 : 1
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Plum Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Plum Color Introduction
Definition
Plum (HEX #DDA0DD) has the RGB value rgb(221, 160, 221), the HSL value hsl(300°, 47%, 75%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 13%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Plum is #A0DDA0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #BEA0DD and #DDA0BE that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#BEDDA0, #A0DDBE) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Plum uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Plum has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 against white and 10.15:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Plum has a lightness of 75% and a saturation of 47%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of a plum's skin.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Plum tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Plum is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Plum Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
