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
896FFF
RGB
137, 111, 255
HSL
251, 100%, 72%
HSB
251, 56%, 100%
CMYK
46, 56, 0, 0
LAB
55, 37, -70
LCH
55, 79, 298
OKLCH
0.64, 0.21, 287
XYZ
34, 24, 97
LUV
55, 1, -110
HWB
251, 44%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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