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Plum

#542772

Plum is a cool dark color with the hex code #542772. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 84, 39, 114 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 66%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#542772
RGB
84, 39, 114
HSL
276°, 49%, 30%
CMYK
26, 66, 0, 55

About this color

Plum sits at 276° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% 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 26%, 66%, 0%, 55% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Plum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #542772;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 84, 39, 114;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#542772',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 66%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(84, 39, 114)
rgba(84, 39, 114, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 276° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #542772?
#542772 is Plum, a cool dark color with RGB values of 84, 39, 114. It has a hue of 276°, 49% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #542772?
The RGB color code for #542772 is rgb(84, 39, 114). This means it contains 84 red, 39 green, and 114 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#542772) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #542772 in CSS?
You can use #542772 in CSS with: background-color: #542772; or color: #542772; or as an RGB value: rgb(84, 39, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 66%, 0%, 55%.