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
736BE7
RGB
115, 107, 231
HSL
244, 72%, 66%
HSB
244, 54%, 91%
CMYK
50, 54, 0, 9
LAB
51, 29, -63
LCH
51, 69, 294
OKLCH
0.60, 0.18, 282
XYZ
27, 20, 78
LUV
51, -4, -98
HWB
244, 42%, 9%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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