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
13091C
RGB
19, 9, 28
HSL
272, 51%, 7%
HSB
272, 68%, 11%
CMYK
32, 68, 0, 89
LAB
4, 6, -10
LCH
4, 12, 303
OKLCH
0.17, 0.04, 307
XYZ
1, 0, 1
LUV
4, 1, -5
HWB
272, 4%, 89%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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