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
6589FF
RGB
101, 137, 255
HSL
226, 100%, 70%
HSB
226, 60%, 100%
CMYK
60, 46, 0, 0
LAB
59, 15, -64
LCH
59, 65, 283
OKLCH
0.66, 0.18, 268
XYZ
32, 28, 98
LUV
59, -19, -101
HWB
226, 40%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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