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
371C7F
RGB
55, 28, 127
HSL
256, 64%, 30%
HSB
256, 78%, 50%
CMYK
57, 78, 0, 50
LAB
20, 33, -52
LCH
20, 62, 303
OKLCH
0.33, 0.15, 287
XYZ
6, 3, 20
LUV
20, 1, -57
HWB
256, 11%, 50%
Pantone
2685 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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