Pink color · XKCD survey name
Light Plum Color Code: #9D5783
The HEX code for Light Plum is #9D5783. It is a medium, soft rose color made of 157 red, 87 green and 131 blue (HSL 322°, 29%, 48%). White text reads comfortably on it (5.09:1 contrast).
Light Plum color values
#9D5783
rgb(157, 87, 131)
hsl(322, 29%, 48%)
322, 45%, 62%
hwb(322 34% 38%)
0%, 45%, 17%, 38%
10311555
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Light Plum?
“Light Plum” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 322° places it in the rose part of the color wheel, with 29% saturation (soft) and 48% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 25% of them and more saturated than 5% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.156, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Light Plum counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 48% and its relative luminance is 0.156. White text reads comfortably on it (5.09:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Light Plum
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.09:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 4.12:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Light Plum
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Light Plum
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Light Plum
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.09:1 contrast)
- Calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
Use Light Plum in CSS
:root {
--color-light-plum: #9D5783;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-light-plum);
background-color: #9D5783;
border: 2px solid #9D5783;
}Questions about Light Plum
What is the HEX code for Light Plum?
Light Plum is #9D5783.
What is the RGB value of Light Plum?
The RGB value of Light Plum is 157, 87, 131: 157 red, 87 green and 131 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(157, 87, 131) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Light Plum?
The HSL value of Light Plum is 322°, 29%, 48% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(322, 29%, 48%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Light Plum?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 45%, Y 17%, K 38%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Light Plum a light or dark color?
Light Plum counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 48% and its relative luminance is 0.156. White text reads comfortably on it (5.09:1 contrast).
How does Light Plum look with white text?
White text on Light Plum has a contrast ratio of 5.09:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Light Plum look with black text?
Black text on Light Plum has a contrast ratio of 4.12:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Light Plum?
Tea is its complementary color, and Light Eggplant sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Light Plum be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.09:1 contrast); calm backgrounds, editorial layouts and understated UI elements; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Light Plum in CSS?
Use color: #9D5783; for text, background-color: #9D5783; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-light-plum: #9D5783; and reuse it with var(--color-light-plum).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.