York Plum
Also known as: Drifting Dream , Plum Point , Sweet Lucid Dreams , Viking Diva
As a pale take on purple, York Plum carries imaginative and refined energy that suits fantasy themes and beauty brands. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 12.35:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
York Plum color codes
- HEX
- #D3BFE5
- RGB
- rgb(211, 191, 229)
- RGBA
- rgba(211, 191, 229, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(272, 42%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(272, 17%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 17%, 0%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(79.9 12.5 -16.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.3% 0.056 308.8)
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: thistle #D8BFD8 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 15.8 · 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 York Plum works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of York 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 York 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 1.70:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.35:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a York Plum background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring York Plum
York Plum with its complement
Soft neighbors of York Plum
York Plum triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Foggy Love #D5C7E8 · ΔE 2.7
- Girl Crush #D1C0DC · ΔE 3.1
- New Love #C6BBDB · ΔE 3.6
- Beefy Pink #DEBEEF · ΔE 3.8
- Moonraker #C0B2D7 · ΔE 4.1
- Sugar High #EFC9EC · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of York Plum is closest to Nature .
FAQ
York Plum FAQs
What color is York Plum?
York Plum is a light purple with the hex code #D3BFE5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 272°, 42% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for York Plum?
The hex code for York Plum is #D3BFE5. In RGB it's rgb(211, 191, 229), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 17%, 0%, 10%).
What colors go well with York Plum?
York Plum pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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