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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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