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Plum

#A15E84

Plum is a warm medium color with the hex code #A15E84. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 161, 94, 132 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 18%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#A15E84
RGB
161, 94, 132
HSL
326°, 26%, 50%
CMYK
0, 42, 18, 37

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 326° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 26% 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%, 42%, 18%, 37% 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: #A15E84;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 161, 94, 132;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A15E84',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 42%
Y: 18%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(161, 94, 132)
rgba(161, 94, 132, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 326° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A15E84?
#A15E84 is Plum, a warm medium color with RGB values of 161, 94, 132. It has a hue of 326°, 26% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A15E84?
The RGB color code for #A15E84 is rgb(161, 94, 132). This means it contains 161 red, 94 green, and 132 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#A15E84) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A15E84 in CSS?
You can use #A15E84 in CSS with: background-color: #A15E84; or color: #A15E84; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 94, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 18%, 37%.

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