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
617DF4
RGB
97, 125, 244
HSL
229, 87%, 67%
HSB
229, 60%, 96%
CMYK
60, 49, 0, 4
LAB
55, 18, -64
LCH
55, 66, 285
OKLCH
0.63, 0.18, 271
XYZ
29, 24, 89
LUV
55, -16, -100
HWB
229, 38%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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