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Plum

#811869

Plum is a warm dark color with the hex code #811869. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 129, 24, 105 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 81%, 19%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum color values

HEX
#811869
RGB
129, 24, 105
HSL
314°, 69%, 30%
CMYK
0, 81, 19, 49

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 314° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Plum is rendered as rgb(129, 24, 105), where the red channel dominates at 129, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Plum translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 81M 19Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Plum

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #811869;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 129, 24, 105;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#811869',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 81%
Y: 19%
K: 49%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(129, 24, 105)
rgba(129, 24, 105, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 314° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #811869?
#811869 is Plum, a warm dark color with RGB values of 129, 24, 105. It has a hue of 314°, 69% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #811869?
The RGB color code for #811869 is rgb(129, 24, 105). This means it contains 129 red, 24 green, and 105 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#811869) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #811869 in CSS?
You can use #811869 in CSS with: background-color: #811869; or color: #811869; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 24, 105). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 81%, 19%, 49%.

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