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
574A76
RGB
87, 74, 118
HSL
258, 23%, 38%
HSB
258, 37%, 46%
CMYK
26, 37, 0, 54
LAB
34, 13, -23
LCH
34, 27, 300
OKLCH
0.44, 0.07, 297
XYZ
10, 8, 18
LUV
34, 3, -33
HWB
258, 29%, 54%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named purple on shades of purple, or all families on colors.