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
626BAD
RGB
98, 107, 173
HSL
233, 31%, 53%
HSB
233, 43%, 68%
CMYK
43, 38, 0, 32
LAB
47, 10, -37
LCH
47, 38, 285
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 277
XYZ
18, 16, 42
LUV
47, -8, -55
HWB
233, 38%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Royal Purple
#7851A9
Amethyst
#9966CC
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