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Plum

#9E618F

Plum is a warm medium color with the hex code #9E618F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 158, 97, 143 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 9%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#9E618F
RGB
158, 97, 143
HSL
315°, 24%, 50%
CMYK
0, 39, 9, 38

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 315° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 24% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Plum work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Plum in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 39%, 9%, 38% 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: #9E618F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 158, 97, 143;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9E618F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 9%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(158, 97, 143)
rgba(158, 97, 143, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E618F?
#9E618F is Plum, a warm medium color with RGB values of 158, 97, 143. It has a hue of 315°, 24% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9E618F?
The RGB color code for #9E618F is rgb(158, 97, 143). This means it contains 158 red, 97 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#9E618F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9E618F in CSS?
You can use #9E618F in CSS with: background-color: #9E618F; or color: #9E618F; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 97, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 9%, 38%.

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