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%).

What RGB values make Plum?

Plum is 221 red, 160 green, and 221 blue, written as rgb(221, 160, 221).

Plum scores 2.07:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: plum directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #DDA0DD.

#DDA0DD

Plum is a pink tone at #DDA0DD. It sits at 300 degrees on the color wheel with 47% saturation and 75% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Plum with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#F8ECF8

Tint 60%

#F1D9F1

Tint 40%

#EBC6EB

Tint 20%

#E4B3E4

Base

#DDA0DD

Shade 20%

#B180B1

Shade 40%

#856085

Shade 60%

#584058

Shade 80%

#2C202C

On white

Sample text

2.07:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

10.15:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Plum?: Plum is 221 red, 160 green, and 221 blue, written as rgb(221, 160, 221).
Is Plum readable as text on a white background?: Plum scores 2.07:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Plum a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: plum directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #DDA0DD.