Plum

Q: How do I use #4A1056 in CSS?

You can use #4A1056 in CSS with: background-color: #4A1056; or color: #4A1056; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 16, 86). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 81%, 0%, 66%.

#4A1056

Plum is a cool dark color with the hex code #4A1056. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 74, 16, 86 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 81%, 0%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX: #4A1056
RGB: 74, 16, 86
HSL: 290°, 69%, 20%
CMYK: 14, 81, 0, 66

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 290° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 69% saturation and 20% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Plum work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Plum in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 81%, 0%, 66% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Plum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4A1056;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 74, 16, 86;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4A1056',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 81%
Y: 0%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(74, 16, 86)
rgba(74, 16, 86, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 290° on the color wheel

Nubank

Deezer

Figma

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A1056?

#4A1056 is Plum, a cool dark color with RGB values of 74, 16, 86. It has a hue of 290°, 69% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4A1056?

The RGB color code for #4A1056 is rgb(74, 16, 86). This means it contains 74 red, 16 green, and 86 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Plum a warm or cool color?

Plum (#4A1056) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4A1056 in CSS?

You can use #4A1056 in CSS with: background-color: #4A1056; or color: #4A1056; or as an RGB value: rgb(74, 16, 86). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 81%, 0%, 66%.