Purple Plum Color – #9c51b6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purple Plum color hex code is #9c51b6, and it is composed of 61% red, 32% green and 71% blue.
Purple Plum is a dark, muted, and cool color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.92:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purple Plum color (#9c51b6) against light backgrounds.

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Purple Plum Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purple Plum, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9c51b6 |
| RGB | rgb(156,81,182) |
| HSL | hsl(285,40.9%,51.6%) |
| CMYK | 14, 55, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 285, 55, 71 |
| RGB % | 61, 32, 71 |
| XYZ | 25.1, 16.3, 46.1 |
| LAB | 47.4, 47.7, -40.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
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