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Plum

#52144A

Plum is a warm dark color with the hex code #52144A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 82, 20, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 10%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#52144A
RGB
82, 20, 74
HSL
308°, 61%, 20%
CMYK
0, 76, 10, 68

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 308° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 61% saturation and 20% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Plum work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Plum in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 76%, 10%, 68% 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: #52144A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 82, 20, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#52144A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 10%
K: 68%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(82, 20, 74)
rgba(82, 20, 74, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 308° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52144A?
#52144A is Plum, a warm dark color with RGB values of 82, 20, 74. It has a hue of 308°, 61% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #52144A?
The RGB color code for #52144A is rgb(82, 20, 74). This means it contains 82 red, 20 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#52144A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #52144A in CSS?
You can use #52144A in CSS with: background-color: #52144A; or color: #52144A; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 20, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 10%, 68%.

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