Plum

HEX: #8E4585 | Modern Palette

On White
6.29:1
PASS
On Black
3.34:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#8E4585
RGB
142, 69, 133
HSL
307°, 51% ,55%
CMYK
0, 51.41, 6.34, 44.31

About Plum

Plum (#8E4585) is a color with RGB(142, 69, 133) and HSL(307.4°, 51.41%, 55.69%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #458E4E, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #858E45 and #45858E. The name comes from Plum (English).

  • HEX: #8E4585
  • RGB: 142, 69, 133
  • HSL: 307.4°, 51.41%, 55.69%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Logo
  • Complementary color: #458E4E
  • Triadic colors: #858E45, #45858E
  • The name comes from Plum (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Plum #8E4585 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Plum #8E4585 pairs with #458E4E as its complementary color, and #858E45 and #45858E in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Plum #8E4585 moves from dark #110810 tones through the base color to lighter #F7EEF6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Logo

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #616184
Protanopia #515185
Tritanopia #885151
Achromatopsia #606060

Frequently Asked Questions

Plum (#8E4585) is a color with RGB(142, 69, 133) and HSL(307.4°, 51.41%, 55.69%).

#8E4585 pairs strongly with #458E4E as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#8E4585 is suitable for Text, Button, Logo and works well with Warm styles.

#8E4585 is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Plum is linked to Plum from English, meaning A drupe fruit of the genus Prunus, characterized by a smooth, firm flesh and a single large seed (pit). Also, a reddish-purple color..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Plum
Meaning A drupe fruit of the genus Prunus, characterized by a smooth, firm flesh and a single large seed (pit). Also, a reddish-purple color.
Language English
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word 'plum' derives from Old English 'plume', which itself comes from Vulgar Latin '*pruna' (plural of 'prunum'), ultimately from Ancient Greek 'proumnon'. The fruit has been cultivated for thousands of years. As a color name, 'plum' emerged in the 19th century to describe the deep reddish-purple hue associated with the ripe fruit. The specific hexadecimal color #8e4585 is a modern digital representation of this color.

First Recorded Use

Before 12th century (as fruit); 1800s (as color name)

Cultural Associations

Plums hold various cultural significances. In some cultures, they symbolize perseverance and hope, particularly plum blossoms in East Asian traditions (e.g., Chinese and Japanese art and literature). The phrase 'a plum job' or 'a plum role' in English refers to something highly desirable or advantageous, likely stemming from the fruit's sweetness and perceived value. The color plum is often associated with luxury, royalty (due to its proximity to purple), and sophistication. It can also evoke feelings of mystery or introspection.

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Razzmic Berry #8D4E85 ΔE 2.53
Magenta Haze #9F4576 ΔE 6.71
Twilight Lavender #8A496B ΔE 7.52
Antique Fuchsia #915C83 ΔE 7.59

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #8E4585;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #8E4585;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #8E4585;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #8E4585,
        #54C862
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #8E4585,
        #54C862
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$plum: #8E4585;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$plum-r: 142;
$plum-g: 69;
$plum-b: 133;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $plum;
    color: rgba($plum-r, $plum-g, $plum-b, 0.8);
}