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
210A5C
RGB
33, 10, 92
HSL
257, 80%, 20%
HSB
257, 89%, 36%
CMYK
64, 89, 0, 64
LAB
11, 30, -45
LCH
11, 54, 303
OKLCH
0.25, 0.13, 285
XYZ
3, 1, 10
LUV
11, 0, -34
HWB
257, 4%, 64%
Pantone
2685 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named purple on shades of purple, or all families on colors.