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
606A89
RGB
96, 106, 137
HSL
225, 18%, 46%
HSB
225, 30%, 54%
CMYK
30, 23, 0, 46
LAB
45, 2, -19
LCH
45, 19, 276
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 271
XYZ
14, 15, 26
LUV
45, -7, -26
HWB
225, 38%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Charcoal
#36454F
Gray
#808080
Royal Purple
#7851A9
Dim Gray
#696969
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