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
7182AF
RGB
113, 130, 175
HSL
224, 28%, 56%
HSB
224, 35%, 69%
CMYK
35, 26, 0, 31
LAB
54, 2, -26
LCH
54, 26, 275
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 268
XYZ
23, 23, 44
LUV
54, -10, -39
HWB
224, 44%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.