Plum is a
cool medium color with the hex code #87418B.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
135, 65, 139 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 53%, 0%, 45% for print applications.
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Plum
#87418B
Plum color values
- HEX
- #87418B
- RGB
- 135, 65, 139
- HSL
- 297°, 36%, 40%
- CMYK
- 3, 53, 0, 45
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Plum sits at 297° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% 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(135, 65, 139), where the blue channel is highest at 139, 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 3C 53M 0Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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: #87418B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 65, 139;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#87418B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 3%
M: 53%
Y: 0%
K: 45%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 65, 139)
rgba(135, 65, 139, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #87418B?
#87418B is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 135, 65, 139. It has a hue of 297°, 36%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #87418B?
The RGB color code for #87418B is rgb(135, 65, 139). This means it contains 135 red,
65 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#87418B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #87418B in CSS?
You can use #87418B in CSS with:
background-color: #87418B; or color: #87418B; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 65, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 53%, 0%, 45%.