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
526DB1
RGB
82, 109, 177
HSL
223, 38%, 51%
HSB
223, 54%, 69%
CMYK
54, 38, 0, 31
LAB
46, 5, -40
LCH
46, 40, 278
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 266
XYZ
17, 16, 44
LUV
46, -14, -59
HWB
223, 32%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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