Putnam Plum Color – #8d4362: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Putnam Plum color hex code is #8d4362, and it is composed of 55% red, 26% green and 38% blue.
Putnam Plum is a dark, muted, and warm color at 52% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.75:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Putnam Plum color (#8d4362) against light backgrounds.

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Putnam Plum Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Putnam Plum, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8d4362 |
| RGB | rgb(141,67,98) |
| HSL | hsl(335,35.6%,40.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 52, 30, 45 |
| HSV | 335, 52, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 26, 38 |
| XYZ | 15.2, 10.6, 12.8 |
| LAB | 38.9, 34.8, -3.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 52% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.75 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.11 (fails WCAG AA) |
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