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
4E6BC6
RGB
78, 107, 198
HSL
226, 51%, 54%
HSB
226, 61%, 78%
CMYK
61, 46, 0, 22
LAB
47, 11, -52
LCH
47, 53, 282
OKLCH
0.55, 0.15, 268
XYZ
19, 16, 56
LUV
47, -15, -77
HWB
226, 31%, 22%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Azure
#007FFF
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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