Plum is a
cool medium color with the hex code #85428A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
133, 66, 138 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 52%, 0%, 46% for print applications.
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Plum
#85428A
Plum color values
- HEX
- #85428A
- RGB
- 133, 66, 138
- HSL
- 296°, 35%, 40%
- CMYK
- 4, 52, 0, 46
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Plum sits at 296° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Plum is rendered as rgb(133, 66, 138), where the blue channel is highest at 138, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Plum translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 52M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Plum
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #85428A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 133, 66, 138;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#85428A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 4%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 46%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(133, 66, 138)
rgba(133, 66, 138, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #85428A?
#85428A is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 133, 66, 138. It has a hue of 296°, 35%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #85428A?
The RGB color code for #85428A is rgb(133, 66, 138). This means it contains 133 red,
66 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#85428A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #85428A in CSS?
You can use #85428A in CSS with:
background-color: #85428A; or color: #85428A; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 66, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 52%, 0%, 46%.