Plummy
Also known as: Mulled Grape , Indigo Red , Rich Texture , Violet Haze
As a medium take on purple, Plummy carries regal and mysterious energy that suits fantasy themes and beauty brands. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.37:1.
Reference
Plummy color codes
- HEX
- #675A75
- RGB
- rgb(103, 90, 117)
- RGBA
- rgba(103, 90, 117, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(269, 13%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(269, 23%, 46%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(12%, 23%, 0%, 54%)
- LAB
- lab(40.3 9.7 -13.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.0% 0.045 306.6)
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 cool
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 14.8
- RAL 4012: Pearl blackberry #6B6880 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Plummy works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Plummy
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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 Plummy 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 6.37:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Plummy background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Plummy
Plummy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Plummy
Plummy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fedora #625665 · ΔE 5.0
- Berry Jam #655883 · ΔE 5.2
- Freefall #565266 · ΔE 5.9
- Rum #716675 · ΔE 6.3
- Dr Who #78587D · ΔE 6.3
- Heron #6A6887 · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Plummy is closest to Monstera .
FAQ
Plummy FAQs
What color is Plummy?
Plummy is a medium purple with the hex code #675A75. In HSL terms it has a hue of 269°, 13% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Plummy?
The hex code for Plummy is #675A75. In RGB it's rgb(103, 90, 117), and in CMYK it's cmyk(12%, 23%, 0%, 54%).
What colors go well with Plummy?
Plummy pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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