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
596A92
RGB
89, 106, 146
HSL
222, 24%, 46%
HSB
222, 39%, 57%
CMYK
39, 27, 0, 43
LAB
45, 1, -24
LCH
45, 24, 273
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 266
XYZ
14, 15, 29
LUV
45, -10, -35
HWB
222, 35%, 43%
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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