Damson Plum Color – #dda0dd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Damson Plum color hex code is #dda0dd, and it is composed of 87% red, 63% green and 87% blue.
Damson Plum is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Damson Plum color (#dda0dd) against dark backgrounds.

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Damson Plum Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Damson Plum, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dda0dd |
| RGB | rgb(221,160,221) |
| HSL | hsl(300,47.3%,74.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 28, 0, 13 |
| HSV | 300, 28, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 63, 87 |
| XYZ | 55.4, 45.7, 74.3 |
| LAB | 73.4, 32.5, -22 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
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