Plum (color) facts for kids
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Plum is a color that looks a lot like purple. The name for this color comes from the delicious fruit called a plum.
The color "plum" was first written down as a color name in the English language in the year 1805.
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About the Color Plum
Plum is a rich, deep color. It is often described as a reddish-purple or purplish-brown. Think about the skin of a ripe plum fruit. That's where the color gets its name!
Where Does the Name Come From?
The color plum is named after the plum fruit. Plums are known for their beautiful, deep purple or reddish-purple skin. This makes it easy to remember what the color looks like.
Different Shades of Plum
Just like there are many kinds of plums, there are also many shades of the color plum. Some plum colors might be lighter, almost like a pale lavender. Others can be very dark, almost black, like a dark prune. This means plum can be a very versatile color.
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A prune is a dried plum.
