Persian Plum

HEX: #701C1C | Modern Palette

On White
11.22:1
PASS
On Black
1.87:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#701C1C
RGB
112, 28, 28
HSL
0°, 75% ,43%
CMYK
0, 75, 75, 56.08

About Persian Plum

Persian Plum (#701C1C) is a color with RGB(112, 28, 28) and HSL(0°, 75%, 43.92%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #1C7070, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1C701C and #1C1C70. The name comes from Persian Plum (English).

  • HEX: #701C1C
  • RGB: 112, 28, 28
  • HSL: 0°, 75%, 43.92%
  • Mood: Energetic, Romantic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #1C7070
  • Triadic colors: #1C701C, #1C1C70
  • The name comes from Persian Plum (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Persian Plum #701C1C is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
PERSIAN PLUM
PERSIAN RED
 
 
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
PERSIAN PLUM
 
 
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
PERSIAN RED
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Persian Plum #701C1C pairs with #1C7070 as its complementary color, and #1C701C and #1C1C70 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

PERSIAN PLUM
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

PERSIAN PLUM
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

PERSIAN PLUM
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

PERSIAN PLUM
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

PERSIAN PLUM
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

PERSIAN PLUM

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Persian Plum #701C1C moves from dark #140505 tones through the base color to lighter #FAEBEB tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

PERSIAN PLUM

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Romantic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #424217
Protanopia #2F2F1D
Tritanopia #701C1C
Achromatopsia #3B3B3B

Frequently Asked Questions

Persian Plum (#701C1C) is a color with RGB(112, 28, 28) and HSL(0°, 75%, 43.92%).

#701C1C pairs strongly with #1C7070 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#701C1C is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#701C1C is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic.

The name Persian Plum is linked to Persian Plum from English, meaning A descriptive name for a color resembling the fruit, or a plum associated with Persia..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Persian Plum
Meaning A descriptive name for a color resembling the fruit, or a plum associated with Persia.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color name 'Persian Plum' is a modern descriptive term, likely emerging with the proliferation of digital color systems and web design. While 'plum' as a color has existed for centuries, often referring to a dark purple-red, the 'Persian' modifier adds a specific nuance, possibly evoking the rich, deep colors found in Persian art, textiles, or the specific varieties of plums cultivated in or associated with the region. The hex code #701c1c itself is a very dark, desaturated red with a hint of purple, fitting the 'plum' description. The 'Persian' aspect might imply a certain richness or depth beyond a generic plum.

First Recorded Use

1990s (approximate for specific hex code naming)

Cultural Associations

The term 'Persian' often carries connotations of luxury, ancient civilization, rich history, and vibrant artistry (e.g., Persian rugs, Persian miniatures). When applied to a color like 'plum,' it elevates the shade, suggesting a deeper, more sophisticated, or exotic quality than a simple 'plum' color. Plums themselves are often associated with richness, sweetness, and late summer/autumn harvests.

Similar Named Colors
UP Maroon #7B1113 ΔE 3.54
Falu Red #801818 ΔE 3.78
Rosewood #65000B ΔE 4.35
Burgundy #800020 ΔE 5.13

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #701C1C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #701C1C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #701C1C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #701C1C,
        #1CC4C4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #701C1C,
        #1CC4C4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$persian-plum: #701C1C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$persian-plum-r: 112;
$persian-plum-g: 28;
$persian-plum-b: 28;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $persian-plum;
    color: rgba($persian-plum-r, $persian-plum-g, $persian-plum-b, 0.8);
}