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
6F97FB
RGB
111, 151, 251
HSL
223, 95%, 71%
HSB
223, 56%, 98%
CMYK
56, 40, 0, 2
LAB
63, 8, -55
LCH
63, 56, 278
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 266
XYZ
35, 32, 96
LUV
63, -20, -88
HWB
223, 44%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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