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
717DA2
RGB
113, 125, 162
HSL
225, 21%, 54%
HSB
225, 30%, 64%
CMYK
30, 23, 0, 36
LAB
52, 2, -21
LCH
52, 22, 276
OKLCH
0.59, 0.06, 271
XYZ
21, 21, 37
LUV
52, -8, -32
HWB
225, 44%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Cornflower
#6495ED
Amethyst
#9966CC
Gray
#808080
Royal Purple
#7851A9
Lavender
#B57EDC
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