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
6166F2
RGB
97, 102, 242
HSL
238, 85%, 66%
HSB
238, 60%, 95%
CMYK
60, 58, 0, 5
LAB
49, 30, -73
LCH
49, 79, 293
OKLCH
0.58, 0.21, 276
XYZ
26, 18, 86
LUV
49, -9, -110
HWB
238, 38%, 5%
Pantone
2602 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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