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
8370FF
RGB
131, 112, 255
HSL
248, 100%, 72%
HSB
248, 56%, 100%
CMYK
49, 56, 0, 0
LAB
55, 35, -70
LCH
55, 79, 297
OKLCH
0.64, 0.20, 285
XYZ
33, 24, 97
LUV
55, -2, -111
HWB
248, 44%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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