#78738b - Plum Shade color

A dusky, muted violet-gray that sits between soft lavender and slate, presenting a cool, smoky appearance. It reads as sophisticated and restrained, evoking twilight skies or weathered stone with a subtle blue undertone. Its desaturation gives a calming, slightly melancholic mood, ideal for elegant interiors, refined branding, or moody fashion accents. Pairs beautifully with warm creams, blush pinks, brass or gold, and deep navy or forest green to create contrast while maintaining a harmonious, understated palette.

color #78738b

#78738b color RGB value is 120, 115, 139, and the CMYK value is 0.137, 0.173, 0.00, 0.455. Alternative names for that color are: plum shade, gray, slategray, mobster, manatee, violet, slategrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
120, 115, 139
rgb(120, 115, 139)
CMYK
0.137, 0.173, 0.00, 0.455
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sRGB
0.471, 0.451, 0.545
rgb(47.1% 45.1% 54.5%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.462, 0.448, 0.537
color(a98-rgb 0.462 0.448 0.537)
HCT
294, 17.0, 49.6
color(--hct 294 11.7% 49.6%)
HSL
252, 9.45, 49.8
hsl(252 9.45% 49.8%)
HSV
252, 17.3, 54.5
color(--hsv 252 17.3% 54.5%)
HWB
252, 45.1, 45.5
hwb(252 45.1% 45.5%)
Lab
49.5, 5.82, -12.5
lab(49.5 5.82 -12.5)
P3
0.467, 0.452, 0.538
color(display-p3 0.467 0.452 0.538)
XYZ D50
0.185, 0.180, 0.204
color(xyz-d50 0.185 0.18 0.204)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#78738b
RGB:120 115 139
HSL:252.5deg 9.45% 49.8%
HEX:#868b73
RGB:134 139 115
HSL:72.5deg 9.45% 49.8%

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