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Plum

#502C6D

Plum is a cool dark color with the hex code #502C6D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 80, 44, 109 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 60%, 0%, 57% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#502C6D
RGB
80, 44, 109
HSL
273°, 42%, 30%
CMYK
27, 60, 0, 57

About this color

Plum sits at 273° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 42% saturation and 30% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 27%, 60%, 0%, 57% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Plum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #502C6D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 44, 109;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#502C6D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 60%
Y: 0%
K: 57%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 44, 109)
rgba(80, 44, 109, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 273° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #502C6D?
#502C6D is Plum, a cool dark color with RGB values of 80, 44, 109. It has a hue of 273°, 42% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #502C6D?
The RGB color code for #502C6D is rgb(80, 44, 109). This means it contains 80 red, 44 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#502C6D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #502C6D in CSS?
You can use #502C6D in CSS with: background-color: #502C6D; or color: #502C6D; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 44, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 60%, 0%, 57%.