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Plum

#510E58

Plum is a cool dark color with the hex code #510E58. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 81, 14, 88 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 84%, 0%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#510E58
RGB
81, 14, 88
HSL
294°, 73%, 20%
CMYK
8, 84, 0, 65

About this color

Plum sits at 294° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 73% 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 8%, 84%, 0%, 65% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Plum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #510E58;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 14, 88;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#510E58',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 84%
Y: 0%
K: 65%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(81, 14, 88)
rgba(81, 14, 88, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 294° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #510E58?
#510E58 is Plum, a cool dark color with RGB values of 81, 14, 88. It has a hue of 294°, 73% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #510E58?
The RGB color code for #510E58 is rgb(81, 14, 88). This means it contains 81 red, 14 green, and 88 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#510E58) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #510E58 in CSS?
You can use #510E58 in CSS with: background-color: #510E58; or color: #510E58; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 14, 88). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 84%, 0%, 65%.