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Plum

#85428A

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. Find matching Pantone color.

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, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% 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 4%, 52%, 0%, 46% 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: #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.

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 296° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

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%.

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