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
111F3F
RGB
17, 31, 63
HSL
222, 58%, 16%
HSB
222, 73%, 25%
CMYK
73, 51, 0, 75
LAB
12, 4, -23
LCH
12, 23, 279
OKLCH
0.25, 0.06, 264
XYZ
2, 1, 5
LUV
12, -4, -19
HWB
222, 7%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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