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
110830
RGB
17, 8, 48
HSL
253, 71%, 11%
HSB
253, 83%, 19%
CMYK
65, 83, 0, 81
LAB
4, 12, -24
LCH
4, 27, 297
OKLCH
0.18, 0.08, 287
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
4, 0, -11
HWB
253, 3%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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