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
104FE6
RGB
16, 79, 230
HSL
222, 87%, 48%
HSB
222, 93%, 90%
CMYK
93, 66, 0, 10
LAB
39, 30, -83
LCH
39, 88, 290
OKLCH
0.50, 0.24, 263
XYZ
17, 11, 76
LUV
39, -16, -112
HWB
222, 6%, 10%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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