Plum Shade Color – #78738b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Plum Shade color hex code is #78738b, and it is composed of 47% red, 45% green and 55% blue.
Plum Shade is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.54:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Plum Shade color (#78738b) against light backgrounds.

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Plum Shade Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Plum Shade, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #78738b |
| RGB | rgb(120,115,139) |
| HSL | hsl(252,9.4%,49.8%) |
| CMYK | 14, 17, 0, 45 |
| HSV | 253, 17, 55 |
| RGB % | 47, 45, 55 |
| XYZ | 18.5, 18.1, 26.9 |
| LAB | 49.6, 6.9, -12.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.54 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
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