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Purple#800080
purplr color with #800080 hex code

Meaning of the color Purple

Purple, a hue imbued with mystery and regality, embodies a captivating fusion of blue's stability and red's vibrancy. When exploring color combinations within the purple color palette, mixing it with other hues reveals a plethora of possibilities. Pair it with white to create an ethereal and serene ambiance, or blend it with gold for an extravagant and opulent feel. For a touch of nature, combine purple with green to evoke a lush and balanced palette. With purple, the potential for captivating designs is as vast as the imagination.


Psychological characteristics of Purple color

With its deep historical associations and rich symbolism purple color holds a special place in human perception. Beyond its regal connotations, purple possesses a unique psychological impact:

 

  • Majesty: Purple symbolizes power, luxury, and ambition, evoking feelings of grandeur and importance.
  • Creativity: Associated with artistic expression and innovation, purple stimulates imagination and encourages creative thinking.
  • Spirituality: Purple is linked to higher consciousness, inner wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment, inviting introspection and reflection.
  • Mystery: With its enigmatic allure, purple sparks curiosity and fascination, drawing people into its captivating depths.

Symbolic meanings of color Purple

  • Transformation and change
  • Royalty and spirituality
  • Innovation and inspiration

Technical information about Purple/#800080

Represented by the purple hex code #800080, this color is a unique blend of red and blue light. In the RGB color space, purple comprises a combination of 50% red and 0% green, creating its distinctively rich hue. When expressed in the CMYK color space, purple translates to 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow, and 50% black, capturing its depth and intensity. Understanding the technical aspects of the purple RGB code and purple color code empowers designers to wield its full potential across various digital and print media.

Purple color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #800080 has RGB values of R: 128 , G: 0, B: 128 and CMYK values of C: 0, M: 100, Y: 0, K:50.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#800080#800080
RGB DECIMAL128, 0, 128rgb(128, 0, 128)
RGB PERCENTAGE50%, 0%, 50%50, 0, 50
CMYK0, 100, 0, 50
HSL300.0°, 100.0, 25.1hsl(300.0°, 100.0%, 25.1%)
HSV (OR HSB)300.0°, 100.0, 50.2
WEB SAFE#800080#800080
CIE-LAB29.782, 58.940, -36.498
XYZ12.798, 6.148, 20.934
XYY0.321, 0.154, 6.148
CIE-LCH29.782, 69.325, 328.233
CIE-LUV29.782, 41.511, -53.675
HUNTER-LAB24.795, 48.747, -32.703
BINAR10000000 00000000 10000000

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