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
9194BB
RGB
145, 148, 187
HSL
236, 24%, 65%
HSB
236, 22%, 73%
CMYK
22, 21, 0, 27
LAB
62, 5, -21
LCH
62, 21, 284
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 281
XYZ
31, 31, 51
LUV
62, -4, -32
HWB
236, 57%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Gray
#808080
Cornflower
#6495ED
Spanish Gray
#989898
Periwinkle
#CCCCFF
Amethyst
#9966CC
Lavender
#B57EDC
Lilac
#C8A2C8
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