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Plum

#7A4785

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. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#7A4785
RGB
122, 71, 133
HSL
289°, 30%, 40%
CMYK
8, 47, 0, 48

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.

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.

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 289° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A4785?
#7A4785 is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 122, 71, 133. It has a hue of 289°, 30% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7A4785?
The RGB color code for #7A4785 is rgb(122, 71, 133). This means it contains 122 red, 71 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#7A4785) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7A4785 in CSS?
You can use #7A4785 in CSS with: background-color: #7A4785; or color: #7A4785; or as an RGB value: rgb(122, 71, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 47%, 0%, 48%.