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
100D23
RGB
16, 13, 35
HSL
248, 46%, 9%
HSB
248, 63%, 14%
CMYK
54, 63, 0, 86
LAB
5, 5, -14
LCH
5, 15, 291
OKLCH
0.18, 0.04, 287
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
5, 0, -7
HWB
248, 5%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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