Plum is a
cool dark color with the hex code #4C0F57.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
76, 15, 87 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 83%, 0%, 66% for print applications.
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Plum
#4C0F57
Plum Color Values
- HEX
- #4C0F57
- RGB
- 76, 15, 87
- HSL
- 291°, 71%, 20%
- CMYK
- 13, 83, 0, 66
Shades & Tints
About this color
Plum sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 71% 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 13%, 83%, 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: #4C0F57;
--brand-primary-rgb: 76, 15, 87;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4C0F57',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 13%
M: 83%
Y: 0%
K: 66% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(76, 15, 87)
rgba(76, 15, 87, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4C0F57?
What is the RGB value of #4C0F57?
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
How do I use #4C0F57 in CSS?
background-color: #4C0F57; or color: #4C0F57; or as an RGB value: rgb(76, 15, 87). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 83%, 0%, 66%.