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
896EF8
RGB
137, 110, 248
HSL
252, 91%, 70%
HSB
252, 56%, 97%
CMYK
45, 56, 0, 3
LAB
54, 36, -67
LCH
54, 76, 299
OKLCH
0.63, 0.20, 288
XYZ
33, 23, 92
LUV
54, 2, -106
HWB
252, 43%, 3%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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