Plum and Purple

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #66386A;
  --color-b: #800080;
  --color-a-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
  --color-b-rgb: 128, 0, 128;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Plum and Purple",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Purple",
      "hex": "#800080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        0,
        128
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.05
}

Do plum and purple go together?

Yes. Plum and Purple form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.05:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between plum and purple?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Plum (#66386A) and Purple (#800080) is 1.05:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use plum and purple in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for plum and purple?

Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). Purple has the hex code #800080 and RGB values rgb(128, 0, 128). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.