Foggy Plum
Also known as: Pale Poppy, Cold Pink, Magical Mauve, Buckwheat Mauve
Foggy Plum brings a playful and warm feel to any palette. This soft pink is a natural fit for beauty and fashion and romantic branding. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Foggy Plum
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.33:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.00:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Foggy Plum background: #000000
Palettes featuring Foggy Plum
Foggy Plum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Foggy Plum
Foggy Plum triad
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.
Foggy Plum FAQs
What color is Foggy Plum?
Foggy Plum is a medium pink 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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