Ripe Plum

Q: How do I use #4A0264 in CSS?

You can use #4A0264 in CSS with: background-color: #4A0264; or color: #4A0264; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 2, 100). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 98%, 0%, 61%.

#4A0264

Ripe Plum is a cool dark color with the hex code #4A0264. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 74, 2, 100 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 98%, 0%, 61% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ripe Plum color values

HEX: #4A0264
RGB: 74, 2, 100
HSL: 284°, 96%, 20%
CMYK: 26, 98, 0, 61

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ripe Plum sits at 284° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Ripe Plum is rendered as rgb(74, 2, 100), where the blue channel is highest at 100, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Ripe Plum translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 98M 0Y 61K. A substantial black component (61%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Ripe Plum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4A0264;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 74, 2, 100;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4A0264',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 98%
Y: 0%
K: 61%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(74, 2, 100)
rgba(74, 2, 100, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 284° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4A0264?

#4A0264 is Ripe Plum, a cool dark color with RGB values of 74, 2, 100. It has a hue of 284°, 96% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4A0264?

The RGB color code for #4A0264 is rgb(74, 2, 100). This means it contains 74 red, 2 green, and 100 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ripe Plum a warm or cool color?

Ripe Plum (#4A0264) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4A0264 in CSS?

You can use #4A0264 in CSS with: background-color: #4A0264; or color: #4A0264; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 2, 100). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 98%, 0%, 61%.