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Plum

#7C4884

Plum is a cool medium color with the hex code #7C4884. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 124, 72, 132 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 45%, 0%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#7C4884
RGB
124, 72, 132
HSL
292°, 29%, 40%
CMYK
6, 45, 0, 48

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 40% 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 6%, 45%, 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: #7C4884;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 124, 72, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#7C4884',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(124, 72, 132)
rgba(124, 72, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C4884?
#7C4884 is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 124, 72, 132. It has a hue of 292°, 29% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7C4884?
The RGB color code for #7C4884 is rgb(124, 72, 132). This means it contains 124 red, 72 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#7C4884) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7C4884 in CSS?
You can use #7C4884 in CSS with: background-color: #7C4884; or color: #7C4884; or as an RGB value: rgb(124, 72, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 45%, 0%, 48%.

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