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
51628D
RGB
81, 98, 141
HSL
223, 27%, 44%
HSB
223, 43%, 55%
CMYK
43, 30, 0, 45
LAB
42, 2, -26
LCH
42, 26, 275
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 267
XYZ
13, 12, 27
LUV
42, -10, -37
HWB
223, 32%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cobalt
#0047AB
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
Royal Purple
#7851A9
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