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Plum

#854488

Plum is a cool medium color with the hex code #854488. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 133, 68, 136 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 50%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum color values

HEX
#854488
RGB
133, 68, 136
HSL
297°, 33%, 40%
CMYK
2, 50, 0, 47

About this color

Plum sits at 297° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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, 68, 136), where the blue channel is highest at 136, 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 2C 50M 0Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), 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.

How to use Plum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #854488;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 133, 68, 136;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#854488',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 2%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(133, 68, 136)
rgba(133, 68, 136, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

3 brand s with colors near 297° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #854488?
#854488 is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 133, 68, 136. It has a hue of 297°, 33% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #854488?
The RGB color code for #854488 is rgb(133, 68, 136). This means it contains 133 red, 68 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#854488) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #854488 in CSS?
You can use #854488 in CSS with: background-color: #854488; or color: #854488; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 68, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 50%, 0%, 47%.