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Plum

#AF509D

Plum is a warm medium color with the hex code #AF509D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 175, 80, 157 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 54%, 10%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Plum Color Values

HEX
#AF509D
RGB
175, 80, 157
HSL
311°, 37%, 50%
CMYK
0, 54, 10, 31

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Plum sits at 311° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 37% 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%, 54%, 10%, 31% 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: #AF509D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 175, 80, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AF509D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 54%
Y: 10%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(175, 80, 157)
rgba(175, 80, 157, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF509D?
#AF509D is Plum, a warm medium color with RGB values of 175, 80, 157. It has a hue of 311°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AF509D?
The RGB color code for #AF509D is rgb(175, 80, 157). This means it contains 175 red, 80 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Plum a warm or cool color?
Plum (#AF509D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AF509D in CSS?
You can use #AF509D in CSS with: background-color: #AF509D; or color: #AF509D; or as an RGB value: rgb(175, 80, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 54%, 10%, 31%.

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