Blurple
Also known as: Royal Nightcore, Grape Hyacinth, Dragonlord Purple, Illustrious Indigo
Blurple brings a steady and dependable feel to any palette. This medium blue is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
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
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Blurple
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.39:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.84:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Blurple background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Blurple
Blurple with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blurple
Blurple triad
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.
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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