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
446FFB
RGB
68, 111, 251
HSL
226, 96%, 63%
HSB
226, 73%, 98%
CMYK
73, 56, 0, 2
LAB
50, 23, -76
LCH
50, 79, 287
OKLCH
0.59, 0.21, 267
XYZ
25, 20, 94
LUV
50, -18, -114
HWB
226, 27%, 2%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Azure
#007FFF
Dodger Blue
#1E90FF
Cornflower
#6495ED
Ultramarine
#4166F5
Iris
#5A4FCF
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