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Plum

#AD5283

Plum is a warm medium color with the hex code #AD5283. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 173, 82, 131 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 53%, 24%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#AD5283
RGB
173, 82, 131
HSL
328°, 36%, 50%
CMYK
0, 53, 24, 32

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 328° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 36% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated 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%, 53%, 24%, 32% 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: #AD5283;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 82, 131;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AD5283',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 53%
Y: 24%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(173, 82, 131)
rgba(173, 82, 131, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 328° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD5283?
#AD5283 is Plum, a warm medium color with RGB values of 173, 82, 131. It has a hue of 328°, 36% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AD5283?
The RGB color code for #AD5283 is rgb(173, 82, 131). This means it contains 173 red, 82 green, and 131 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#AD5283) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AD5283 in CSS?
You can use #AD5283 in CSS with: background-color: #AD5283; or color: #AD5283; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 82, 131). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 24%, 32%.

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