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
55618A
RGB
85, 97, 138
HSL
226, 24%, 44%
HSB
226, 38%, 54%
CMYK
38, 30, 0, 46
LAB
41, 4, -25
LCH
41, 25, 278
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 271
XYZ
13, 12, 26
LUV
41, -8, -35
HWB
226, 33%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.