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
616A88
RGB
97, 106, 136
HSL
226, 17%, 46%
HSB
226, 29%, 53%
CMYK
29, 22, 0, 47
LAB
45, 2, -18
LCH
45, 18, 276
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 272
XYZ
15, 15, 25
LUV
45, -6, -25
HWB
226, 38%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Gray
#808080
Davy's Gray
#555555
Dim Gray
#696969
Royal Purple
#7851A9
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