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Plum and Tan

Triadic color combination with 4.41:1 contrast ratio

#66386A
#D1B26F

Color Values

Plum
HEX #66386A
RGB 102, 56, 106
HSL 295, 31%, 32%
Tan
HEX #D1B26F
RGB 209, 178, 111
HSL 41, 52%, 63%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between Plum and Tan is 106 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.41:1
Plum background with Tan text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Plum surface

Sample text on a plum background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Tan surface

Sample text on a tan background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #66386A;
  --color-b: #D1B26F;
  --color-a-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
  --color-b-rgb: 209, 178, 111;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Plum and Tan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tan",
      "hex": "#D1B26F",
      "rgb": [
        209,
        178,
        111
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 4.41
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do plum and tan go together?

Yes. Plum and Tan form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.41:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between plum and tan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Plum (#66386A) and Tan (#D1B26F) is 4.41:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use plum and tan 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 tan?

Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). Tan has the hex code #D1B26F and RGB values rgb(209, 178, 111). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.