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#DDA0DDPrimary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Plum Color Code
Plum·#DDA0DD
Purple FamilyCoolMid toneMid saturationoklch(78.3% 0.108 327)
RGB
rgb(221, 160, 221)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(300 47% 75%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 28, 0, 13Print handoffLAB
73, 33, -22Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(78.3% 0.108 327)Modern perceptualPlum is a mid-tone, balanced CSS named color at #DDA0DD. If you searched for plum hex code, DDA0DD, or plum RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast8.29:1
Best UsePremium accents, creative tools, cultural moods, and experimental UI moments
Tonal Scale
100#F9EEF9
300#EFD3EF
500#E3B1E3
600#DDA0DD
800#9F739F
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
2.07:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
8.29:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.97:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 8.29:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(78.3% 0.108 327)
Relative Luminance0.4573
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Purple FamilyCoolMid toneMid saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Purple 200Ant Design Purple 3Tailwind Fuchsia 300
Color Notes
- Plum is kept as an exact CSS named color for #DDA0DD.
- Queries for plum color code, DDA0DD, or plum RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
2.07:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
8.29:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.97:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
8.29:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 8.29:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for premium cues, creative workflows, badges, highlights, and experimental UI.
- Deep purples usually support white text better than low-contrast dark text.
- Pair with white, lavender tints, indigo neighbors, and cool neutrals.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Plum is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Expressive violets for premium and cultural moods.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-plum: #DDA0DD;
--color-plum-rgb: 221 160 221;
}class="bg-[#DDA0DD] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#9F739F] ring-1 ring-[#DDA0DD]"{
"plum": "#DDA0DD",
"plumRgb": [221, 160, 221],
"plumHsl": [300, 47, 75]
}