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
57668E
RGB
87, 102, 142
HSL
224, 24%, 45%
HSB
224, 39%, 56%
CMYK
39, 28, 0, 44
LAB
43, 2, -24
LCH
43, 24, 275
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 268
XYZ
14, 13, 27
LUV
43, -9, -35
HWB
224, 34%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Iris
#5A4FCF
Royal Purple
#7851A9
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