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
9192EB
RGB
145, 146, 235
HSL
239, 69%, 75%
HSB
239, 38%, 92%
CMYK
38, 38, 0, 8
LAB
63, 16, -46
LCH
63, 48, 289
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 282
XYZ
37, 33, 83
LUV
63, -6, -74
HWB
239, 57%, 8%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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