Plum is a
cool medium color with the hex code #7A4785.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
122, 71, 133 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 47%, 0%, 48% for print applications.
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Plum
#7A4785
Plum Color Values
- HEX
- #7A4785
- RGB
- 122, 71, 133
- HSL
- 289°, 30%, 40%
- CMYK
- 8, 47, 0, 48
Shades & Tints
About this color
Plum sits at 289° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 30% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated 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 8%, 47%, 0%, 48% 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: #7A4785;
--brand-primary-rgb: 122, 71, 133;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7A4785',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 48% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(122, 71, 133)
rgba(122, 71, 133, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #7A4785?
What is the RGB value of #7A4785?
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
How do I use #7A4785 in CSS?
background-color: #7A4785; or color: #7A4785; or as an RGB value: rgb(122, 71, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 47%, 0%, 48%.