Plum Color (#DDA0DD)
Plum is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DDA0DD. CSS plum is a pale, muted purple. It is a soft, light color rather than the deep purple-red of a ripe plum.
Color Overview & Formats
plumLuminance: 0.4573| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DDA0DD | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(221, 160, 221) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 47%, 75%) | Hue (300°), Saturation (47%), Lightness (75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 28%, 87%) | Hue, Saturation (28%), Value/Brightness (87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 13%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.783 0.108 326.5) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #DDA0DD; /* or plum */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #DDA0DD, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Plum reaches 10.15:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Plum?
These 6 colors all go well with Plum (#DDA0DD), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Plum: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Plum (HSL 300°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (300° to 120°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (270° and 330°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (60° and 180°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 10.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 7.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Plum Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#DDA0DD)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
plum = #dda0dd (rgb(221, 160, 221))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for soft backgrounds, cards, gradients and gentle, feminine or creative palettes. On Plum, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (10.15:1); white text fails even for large text (2.07:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Plum?
Yes. Black text on Plum has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 10.15:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Plum?
No. White text on Plum has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.07:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Plum?
Black, Indigo, Navy, Purple, Dark Slate Gray and Ivory all go well with Plum. Black (10.15:1), Indigo (6.26:1), Navy (7.74:1) and Purple (4.55:1) have enough contrast for text on Plum; Dark Slate Gray and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
Is plum a dark or light color in CSS?
Light. CSS Plum (#DDA0DD) has a lightness of 75%. Deeper plum shades, such as the fruit, are closer to Purple (#800080).