plum

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DDA0DD?

RGB(221, 160, 221), HSL(300.0, 47.3%, 74.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 27.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #DDA0DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.07:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#DDA0DD

CSS color

Plum (#DDA0DD) is a soft CSS mauve-purple named after the dusty purple skin of the plum fruit. This muted, grey-tinted purple carries an air of quiet elegance and vintage charm, sitting between pink and violet in an understated position that avoids boldness. It's used in soft-luxe home furnishings, lavender field aesthetics, and gentle feminine brand identities.

Color Values

HEX

#DDA0DD

RGB

221, 160, 221

HSL

300.0, 47.3%, 74.7%

HSV

300.0, 27.6%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.7833 0.1078 326.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum

Color Psychology

Light magentas and fuchsia tints radiate playful energy, self-expression, and modern individuality. They feel bold yet approachable, associated with creativity and nonconformity. These hues challenge convention and signal a willingness to stand out.

Design Usage

Light magentas are effective for fashion, entertainment, and youth-oriented brands. They add vibrant personality as accent colors in otherwise neutral palettes. Use for notification badges, featured tags, and interactive hover states.