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Plum

#A25CA3

Plum is a cool medium color with the hex code #A25CA3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 162, 92, 163 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 44%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#A25CA3
RGB
162, 92, 163
HSL
299°, 28%, 50%
CMYK
1, 44, 0, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 28% 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 1%, 44%, 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: #A25CA3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 162, 92, 163;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A25CA3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(162, 92, 163)
rgba(162, 92, 163, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A25CA3?
#A25CA3 is Plum, a cool medium color with RGB values of 162, 92, 163. It has a hue of 299°, 28% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A25CA3?
The RGB color code for #A25CA3 is rgb(162, 92, 163). This means it contains 162 red, 92 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#A25CA3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A25CA3 in CSS?
You can use #A25CA3 in CSS with: background-color: #A25CA3; or color: #A25CA3; or as an RGB value: rgb(162, 92, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 44%, 0%, 36%.

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