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
888EB5
RGB
136, 142, 181
HSL
232, 23%, 62%
HSB
232, 25%, 71%
CMYK
25, 22, 0, 29
LAB
60, 4, -21
LCH
60, 22, 282
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 278
XYZ
28, 28, 48
LUV
60, -5, -33
HWB
232, 53%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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#4682B4
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#6495ED
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#9966CC
Gray
#808080
Periwinkle
#CCCCFF
Lavender
#B57EDC
Spanish Gray
#989898
Lilac
#C8A2C8
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