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
B2C4EE
RGB
178, 196, 238
HSL
222, 64%, 82%
HSB
222, 25%, 93%
CMYK
25, 18, 0, 7
LAB
79, 1, -23
LCH
79, 23, 271
OKLCH
0.82, 0.06, 267
XYZ
54, 55, 89
LUV
79, -11, -37
HWB
222, 70%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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