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Color: Plum

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Category: purple
Color Source: web
Luminance: 45.7%
Color Formats

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HEX
#DDA0DD
RGB
221, 160, 221
HSL
300, 47, 75
HSV
300, 28, 87
CMYK
0, 28, 0, 13
LAB
73, 33, -22
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Plum for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Plum on White
2.07:1
Plum on Black
10.15:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Plum backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Plum and create color schemes.

About Plum Color

The Plum color (#DDA0DD) is a purple color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Plum, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Plum has the hexadecimal code #DDA0DD and RGB values of 221, 160, 221. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 300°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 75%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Plum.

Associated Emotions

Luxury, creativity, mystery, spirituality, wisdom

Symbolism & Meaning

Royalty, nobility, elegance, magic, imagination

Marketing & Branding

Premium products, beauty, anti-aging, creative services

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Plum in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Plum.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

380-450nm

Color Purity

47%

Brightness Index

191/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Plum.

CSS Examples

background-color: #DDA0DD;
color: #DDA0DD;
border: 2px solid #DDA0DD;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #DDA0DD33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #DDA0DD, #ffd3ff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Plum in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Plum as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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