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
4E6EEB
RGB
78, 110, 235
HSL
228, 80%, 61%
HSB
228, 67%, 92%
CMYK
67, 53, 0, 8
LAB
49, 20, -68
LCH
49, 71, 286
OKLCH
0.58, 0.19, 269
XYZ
24, 19, 81
LUV
49, -16, -103
HWB
228, 31%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Azure
#007FFF
Cornflower
#6495ED
Ultramarine
#4166F5
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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