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
5D6986
RGB
93, 105, 134
HSL
222, 18%, 45%
HSB
222, 31%, 53%
CMYK
31, 22, 0, 47
LAB
44, 1, -18
LCH
44, 18, 272
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 267
XYZ
14, 14, 25
LUV
44, -7, -25
HWB
222, 36%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Purple
#7851A9
Dim Gray
#696969
Gray
#808080
Davy's Gray
#555555
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