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
757EE3
RGB
117, 126, 227
HSL
235, 66%, 67%
HSB
235, 48%, 89%
CMYK
48, 44, 0, 11
LAB
56, 17, -53
LCH
56, 56, 288
OKLCH
0.63, 0.15, 277
XYZ
29, 24, 76
LUV
56, -9, -84
HWB
235, 46%, 11%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.