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
231056
RGB
35, 16, 86
HSL
256, 69%, 20%
HSB
256, 81%, 34%
CMYK
59, 81, 0, 66
LAB
11, 25, -40
LCH
11, 47, 303
OKLCH
0.25, 0.12, 287
XYZ
3, 1, 9
LUV
11, 1, -32
HWB
256, 6%, 66%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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