Professor Plum

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Witches Cauldron

  #35343F

• Tuxedo

  #3F3C43

• After Midnight

  #38393F

• Italian Grape

  #413D4B

• Shuriken

  #333344

• Total Eclipse

  #303543

• Jet Black

  #353337

• Do Not Disturb

  #363B43

About Professor Plum

Professor Plum sits at oklch(0.337 0.020 301.9) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #393540 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Professor Plum?

#393540 — also oklch(0.337 0.020 301.9) and Lab 22.91 3.76 -6.23.

Can I use Professor Plum for text on white?

On white: 11.95:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 97. On dark ink: 1.49:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.