Plum and Silver
Contrasting color combination with 5.29:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#66386A102, 56, 106295, 31%, 32%#CDC5C2205, 197, 19416, 10%, 78%Harmony: Contrasting
These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.
The hue angle between Plum and Silver is 81 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Plum surface
Sample text on a plum background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Silver surface
Sample text on a silver background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #66386A;
--color-b: #CDC5C2;
--color-a-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
--color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}JSON
{
"name": "Plum and Silver",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Plum",
"hex": "#66386A",
"rgb": [
102,
56,
106
]
},
{
"name": "Silver",
"hex": "#CDC5C2",
"rgb": [
205,
197,
194
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 5.29
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do plum and silver go together?
Yes. Plum and Silver form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.29:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between plum and silver?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Plum (#66386A) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 5.29:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use plum and silver 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. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for plum and silver?
Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.