Plummy
Also known as: Mulled Grape, Indigo Red, Rich Texture, Violet Haze
Expect regal and mysterious associations from Plummy — a medium purple well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Plummy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.37:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Plummy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Plummy
Plummy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Plummy
Plummy triad
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.
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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