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
688BED
RGB
104, 139, 237
HSL
224, 79%, 67%
HSB
224, 56%, 93%
CMYK
56, 41, 0, 7
LAB
59, 9, -54
LCH
59, 55, 280
OKLCH
0.66, 0.15, 267
XYZ
30, 28, 84
LUV
59, -18, -85
HWB
224, 41%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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