Royal Plum
Also known as: Grape Fizz , Sultana , Purple Odyssey , Precious Jewels
Part of the pink family, Royal Plum pairs a rich base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Reach for a green companion shade to give Royal Plum maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 8.46:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Royal Plum color codes
- HEX
- #654161
- RGB
- rgb(101, 65, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(101, 65, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(307, 22%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(307, 36%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 36%, 4%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(32.7 20.3 -12.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(42.9% 0.069 330.7)
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
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: purple #800080 · ΔE 14.5
- RAL 4007: Purple violet #4A203B · ΔE 10.5 · 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 Royal Plum 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 Royal 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 Royal 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 8.46:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Royal Plum background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Royal Plum
Royal Plum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Royal Plum
Royal Plum triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Grape Fizz #64435F · ΔE 1.4
- Wine Tour #653B66 · ΔE 3.4
- Majesty #673E6E · ΔE 4.6
- Grape #6C3461 · ΔE 5.0
- Plum #66386A · ΔE 5.1
- Wineberry #663366 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Royal Plum is closest to Ficus .
FAQ
Royal Plum FAQs
What color is Royal Plum?
Royal Plum is a dark pink with the hex code #654161. In HSL terms it has a hue of 307°, 22% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Royal Plum?
The hex code for Royal Plum is #654161. In RGB it's rgb(101, 65, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 36%, 4%, 60%).
What colors go well with Royal Plum?
Royal Plum pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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