Plum vs Indigo

Plum #DDA0DD View details →

Indigo #4B0082 View details →

What is the difference between Plum and Indigo?

An analysis of Plum (#DDA0DD) alongside Indigo (#4B0082) highlights their unique visual relationship. Evaluating saturation levels, Indigo displays a significantly higher color purity. From a lightness perspective, Plum reflects considerably more light. Sitting near each other on the spectrum (25° apart), they offer a smooth visual flow.

Design recommendations for Plum vs Indigo

From a design standpoint, these colors serve different layout roles. The darker Indigo is excellent for text elements, borders, and structural divs to anchor the page, whereas the more luminous Plum works best for highlights, background sections, or notification badges. Ensure contrast checks are verified for text readability.

✦ Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Plum Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Plum background canvas.

White Text: 2.07:1 Black Text: 10.15:1

Indigo Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Indigo background canvas.

White Text: 12.95:1 Black Text: 1.62:1

⚙ Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value	Plum	Indigo	Delta / Difference
HEX Code	`#DDA0DD`	`#4B0082`	-
RGB Channels	`rgb(221, 160, 221)`	`rgb(75, 0, 130)`	`R:-146 \| G:-160 \| B:-91`
HSL Values	`hsl(300°, 47%, 75%)`	`hsl(275°, 100%, 25%)`	`H:-25° \| S:+53% \| L:-50%`
CMYK (Print)	`cmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 13%)`	`cmyk(42%, 100%, 0%, 49%)`	-

◉ Individual Color References

Plum Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes

Indigo Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes