Foggy Plum
Also known as: Pale Poppy , Cold Pink , Magical Mauve , Buckwheat Mauve
On screen, Foggy Plum registers as passionate and urgent: a soft red at home in food branding and sale banners. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.00:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Foggy Plum color codes
- HEX
- #B7A5AD
- RGB
- rgb(183, 165, 173)
- RGBA
- rgba(183, 165, 173, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(333, 11%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(333, 10%, 72%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 5%, 28%)
- LAB
- lab(69.5 7.8 -1.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.0% 0.024 349.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 9.5
- RAL 4009: Pastel violet #A38995 · ΔE 8.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Foggy Plum works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Foggy Plum
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Foggy Plum by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.33:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.00:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Foggy Plum background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Foggy Plum
Foggy Plum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Foggy Plum
Foggy Plum triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Grey Sheep #BAAAAA · ΔE 4.1
- Walkway #A3999C · ΔE 5.9
- Nirvana #A2919B · ΔE 6.2
- Rose Ashes #B5ACAB · ΔE 6.3
- Martini #B7A8A3 · ΔE 6.7
- Cold Turkey #CAB5B2 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Foggy Plum is closest to Alpine Air .
FAQ
Foggy Plum FAQs
What color is Foggy Plum?
Foggy Plum is a medium red with the hex code #B7A5AD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 333°, 11% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Foggy Plum?
The hex code for Foggy Plum is #B7A5AD. In RGB it's rgb(183, 165, 173), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 5%, 28%).
What colors go well with Foggy Plum?
Foggy Plum pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with gray accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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