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Plum

#9D5BA4

Plum is a cool medium color with the hex code #9D5BA4. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 157, 91, 164 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 45%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#9D5BA4
RGB
157, 91, 164
HSL
294°, 29%, 50%
CMYK
4, 45, 0, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 294° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted 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%, 45%, 0%, 36% 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: #9D5BA4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 157, 91, 164;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9D5BA4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 4%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(157, 91, 164)
rgba(157, 91, 164, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 294° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D5BA4?
#9D5BA4 is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 157, 91, 164. It has a hue of 294°, 29% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9D5BA4?
The RGB color code for #9D5BA4 is rgb(157, 91, 164). This means it contains 157 red, 91 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#9D5BA4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9D5BA4 in CSS?
You can use #9D5BA4 in CSS with: background-color: #9D5BA4; or color: #9D5BA4; or as an RGB value: rgb(157, 91, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 45%, 0%, 36%.

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