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
503A71
RGB
80, 58, 113
HSL
264, 32%, 34%
HSB
264, 49%, 44%
CMYK
29, 49, 0, 56
LAB
29, 20, -29
LCH
29, 35, 304
OKLCH
0.40, 0.09, 301
XYZ
8, 6, 16
LUV
29, 6, -39
HWB
264, 23%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.