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
D2D2FE
RGB
210, 210, 254
HSL
240, 96%, 91%
HSB
240, 17%, 100%
CMYK
17, 17, 0, 0
LAB
85, 7, -22
LCH
85, 23, 287
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 285
XYZ
68, 67, 103
LUV
85, -3, -36
HWB
240, 82%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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