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
517CF6
RGB
81, 124, 246
HSL
224, 90%, 64%
HSB
224, 67%, 96%
CMYK
67, 50, 0, 4
LAB
54, 16, -67
LCH
54, 69, 283
OKLCH
0.62, 0.19, 266
XYZ
27, 23, 90
LUV
54, -19, -103
HWB
224, 32%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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