Plum colour: characterisation, colour codes, shades and mixing

The plum colour is a rich, deep shade that is the result of mixing dark blue and red. This colour gives a very elegant and sophisticated impression, often associated with the autumn and winter months. The colour plum is versatile, so it can be used in different styles and for different purposes. Whether it is fashion, interior design or graphic design, plum is always a unique and striking choice.

In interior design, the colour plum is often used to paint walls or in accessories to create a luxurious feel. The plum colour combines well with other colours such as gold, silver, as well as neutral colours such as grey and beige. In fashion, plum-coloured garments are particularly popular as they suit almost all skin tones and exude elegance. All in all, plum is a strong and versatile choice that can freshen up and make any environment or look special.

Plum colour RGB and HEX colour codes

The RGB colour code for the plum colour is (142, 69, 133) and the HEX colour code is #8E4585.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#DDA0DD
RGB	rgb(221, 160, 221)
HSL	hsl(300, 47%, 75%)
HSV/HSB	hsb(300, 27%, 87%)
CMYK	cmyk(0, 28, 0, 13)
Contrasting colour	#225D22
Complementary colour	#AADDAD

Dark and light shades of plum

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Dark shades

Light shades

Plum's complementary colour palettes

Plum can be used to create excellent colours for different palettes such as complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes. These palettes help to combine colours harmoniously while expressing different moods.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of plum?

The plum colour is a deep, rich shade of purple, often with blue and red tones. The hue is mostly inspired by the colour of the skin of fresh, ripe plums.

What determines the colour of plums?

The colour of plums depends on several factors. First of all, it depends on the variety, as different varieties of plums can produce different coloured fruit. The colour also depends to a large extent on the ripening stage of the fruit; ripe plums are generally darker and deeper in colour. Growing conditions such as soil composition, amount of sunlight and weather can also affect the intensity of colour. Finally, genetic characteristics also determine the colour of the skin and flesh of the plum.

How is plum colour mixing possible?

To achieve the plum colour, first mix red and blue colours in equal proportions to get a basic purple colour. Next, add a small amount of black or brown to bring the purple colour to a darker shade of plum. To fine-tune the shade, you can experiment with the proportions until you get the desired colour.