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Plum

#5D094F

Plum is a warm dark color with the hex code #5D094F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 93, 9, 79 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 90%, 15%, 64% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#5D094F
RGB
93, 9, 79
HSL
310°, 82%, 20%
CMYK
0, 90, 15, 64

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 310° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 82% 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%, 90%, 15%, 64% 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: #5D094F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 93, 9, 79;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5D094F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 90%
Y: 15%
K: 64%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(93, 9, 79)
rgba(93, 9, 79, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D094F?
#5D094F is Plum, a warm dark color with RGB values of 93, 9, 79. It has a hue of 310°, 82% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5D094F?
The RGB color code for #5D094F is rgb(93, 9, 79). This means it contains 93 red, 9 green, and 79 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#5D094F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5D094F in CSS?
You can use #5D094F in CSS with: background-color: #5D094F; or color: #5D094F; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 9, 79). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 90%, 15%, 64%.

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