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
837293
RGB
131, 114, 147
HSL
271, 13%, 51%
HSB
271, 22%, 58%
CMYK
11, 22, 0, 42
LAB
51, 12, -16
LCH
51, 19, 307
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 308
XYZ
21, 19, 30
LUV
51, 7, -24
HWB
271, 45%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Royal Purple
#7851A9
Dim Gray
#696969
Gray
#808080
Amethyst
#9966CC
Lavender
#B57EDC
Lilac
#C8A2C8
Eggplant
#614051
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