Psychology
Historically the rarest pigment to produce, purple still carries an undertone of luxury and the unusual. Creative, spiritual, and slightly otherworldly without being cold.
Meaning
Royalty, magic, ambition, and high-end indulgence. Brighter violets feel youthful and playful; deeper plums feel ceremonial and premium.
Applications
Ideal for beauty, wellness, creative tools, and entertainment. Pair with gold or warm white for a luxury read.
Conversion
HEX
001ED9
RGB
0, 30, 217
HSL
232, 100%, 43%
HSB
232, 100%, 85%
CMYK
100, 86, 0, 15
LAB
27, 52, -95
LCH
27, 108, 299
OKLCH
0.42, 0.27, 264
XYZ
13, 6, 66
LUV
27, -9, -102
HWB
232, 0%, 15%
Pantone
2685 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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