Blurple
Also known as: Royal Nightcore , Grape Hyacinth , Dragonlord Purple , Illustrious Indigo
With its cool undertone, Blurple (#5539CC) comes across as steady and dependable. Designers reach for it in corporate branding and SaaS products. For contrast, pair it with a yellow from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 7.39:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Blurple color codes
- HEX
- #5539CC
- RGB
- rgb(85, 57, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(85, 57, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(251, 59%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(251, 72%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(58%, 72%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(35.2 43.1 -73.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.4% 0.213 283.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: blue #0000FF · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 5002: Ultramarine blue #2B2C7C · ΔE 13.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Blurple works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blurple
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Blurple by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 7.39:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.84:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Blurple background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blurple
Blurple with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blurple
Blurple triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Royalty #5930A9 · ΔE 5.5
- Vivid Blue #152EFF · ΔE 6.3
- Rare Blue #0044FF · ΔE 7.7
- Denim #2243B6 · ΔE 8.0
- Magic Ink #0247FE · ΔE 8.1
- Busty Blue #3300CC · ΔE 8.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blurple is closest to Himalaya .
FAQ
Blurple FAQs
What color is Blurple?
Blurple is a medium blue with the hex code #5539CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 251°, 59% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blurple?
The hex code for Blurple is #5539CC. In RGB it's rgb(85, 57, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(58%, 72%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Blurple?
Blurple pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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