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Plum

#6D4B86

Plum is a cool medium color with the hex code #6D4B86. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 109, 75, 134 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 44%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#6D4B86
RGB
109, 75, 134
HSL
275°, 28%, 41%
CMYK
19, 44, 0, 47

About this color

Plum sits at 275° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 28% saturation and 41% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Plum work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Plum in print, the CMYK breakdown of 19%, 44%, 0%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Plum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6D4B86;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 109, 75, 134;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6D4B86',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 19%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(109, 75, 134)
rgba(109, 75, 134, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 275° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D4B86?
#6D4B86 is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 109, 75, 134. It has a hue of 275°, 28% saturation, and 41% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6D4B86?
The RGB color code for #6D4B86 is rgb(109, 75, 134). This means it contains 109 red, 75 green, and 134 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#6D4B86) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6D4B86 in CSS?
You can use #6D4B86 in CSS with: background-color: #6D4B86; or color: #6D4B86; or as an RGB value: rgb(109, 75, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 44%, 0%, 47%.