Plum — #DDA0DD HEX Color

#DDA0DDrgb(221, 160, 221)

About Plum

Plum (#DDA0DD) is a warm, light, muted pink tone with a hue of 300°, saturation of 47% and lightness of 75%. It works well for lifestyle and fashion design and conveys a playful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 2.07:1, while on black it reaches 10.15:1 — so prefer black text when using #DDA0DD as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#DDA0DD

RGBrgb(221, 160, 221)

HSLhsl(300°, 47%, 75%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 13%)

CIELABLab(73.4, 32.5, -22)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

2.07:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

10.15:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #DDA0DD as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #DDA0DD;

color: #DDA0DD;

border: 2px solid #DDA0DD;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDA0DD, #a0dda0);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #dda0dd;
  --color-primary-rgb: 221, 160, 221;
  --color-primary-hsl: 300, 47%, 75%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #DDA0DD?

Color #DDA0DD is commonly known as Plum. It is a warm, light, muted pink tone.

Is #DDA0DD a warm or cool color?

Plum (#DDA0DD) is a warm color. With a hue of 300°, it falls in the pink family.

What colors go well with #DDA0DD?

Colors that pair well with Plum (#DDA0DD) include its complementary color (#A0DDA0), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous pink tones for harmonious palettes.