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
425EFF
RGB
66, 94, 255
HSL
231, 100%, 63%
HSB
231, 74%, 100%
CMYK
74, 63, 0, 0
LAB
46, 33, -85
LCH
46, 91, 292
OKLCH
0.56, 0.24, 269
XYZ
24, 16, 96
LUV
46, -14, -123
HWB
231, 26%, 0%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Azure
#007FFF
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Ultramarine
#4166F5
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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