Royal Plum

Also known as: Grape Fizz, Sultana, Purple Odyssey, Precious Jewels

Royal Plum is what happens when pink turns rich and gentle. The effect is playful and warm, made for 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 Royal Plum

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 8.46:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.48:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Royal Plum background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Royal Plum

Royal Plum with its complement

Soft neighbors of Royal Plum

Royal Plum triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Royal Plum is closest to Ficus.

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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