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
377EF6
RGB
55, 126, 246
HSL
218, 91%, 59%
HSB
218, 78%, 96%
CMYK
78, 49, 0, 4
LAB
53, 11, -68
LCH
53, 69, 279
OKLCH
0.61, 0.19, 260
XYZ
26, 22, 90
LUV
53, -25, -104
HWB
218, 22%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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