Plum colour (#DDA0DD)
Plum is light a pink/magenta with hex code #DDA0DD, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 221, 160, 221; in HSL 300°, 47%, 75%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Plum colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Plum in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DDA0DD |
| RGB | rgb(221, 160, 221) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.867, 0.627, 0.867 |
| HSL | hsl(300, 47%, 75%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 28%, 0%, 13% |
| CSS | color: plum; |
Shades and tints of Plum
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f1daf1 | #e4b4e4 | #d68fd6 | #c969c9 | #bb44bb | #963696 | #702970 | #4b1b4b | #250e25 |
Colours that go with Plum
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #a1dda1 | |
| Triadic | #dddda1 | #a1dddd |
| Analogous | #dda1bf | #bfa1dd |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| thistle | #d8bfd8 | close |
| violet | #ee82ee | close |
| orchid | #da70d6 | close |
| lightpink | #ffb6c1 | close |
| pink | #ffc0cb | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Plum against white is 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 10.15:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Plum background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Plum?
#DDA0DD.
What is Plum in RGB?
rgb(221, 160, 221).
What colour is complementary to Plum?
#a1dda1, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.