Purple
Meet Purple, hex code #800080. This color commands attention with its deep, saturated tone, sitting perfectly between the energy of red and the stability of blue. Its inherent richness gives it a striking presence, making it a powerful choice for any design palette.
Purple Code Conversions
HEX
#800080
LAB
30, 59, -36
RGB
128, 0, 128
XYZ
12.8, 6.1, 20.9
HSL
300°, 100%, 25%
LCH
30, 69, 328°
HSB
300°, 100%, 50%
LUV
30, 42, -54
HWB
300°, 0%, 50%
Purple Color Harmonies
Analogous
To create an analogous palette, select colors directly beside Purple on the color wheel. This combination produces a serene and cohesive design.
Complementary
Purple's complement is found directly opposite it on the color wheel. Placing them together creates a strong visual contrast, making both colors pop.
Split Complementary
A split complementary palette for Purple pairs it with the two colors neighboring its direct opposite, creating a vibrant yet balanced visual contrast.
Triadic
A triadic color scheme for Purple uses two other hues equally spaced on the color wheel, resulting in a vibrant, high-contrast palette.
Tetradic
A tetradic color scheme for Purple uses two pairs of complementary colors, forming a rectangle on the color wheel for a vibrant palette.
Square
A square color scheme pairs Purple with three other colors, all equidistant on the color wheel, creating a vibrant and high-contrast palette.
Purple Contrast Simulation
Purple Color Variations
Shades
Shades of Purple are created by adding black, giving the color more depth and gravity.
Tints
Tints of Purple are lighter values made by adding white, giving the color a softer feel.
Tones
Tones are created by mixing Purple with gray, producing softer and less saturated variations.
Hues
Hues are variations of Purple, differing in intensity and temperature to create distinct moods.
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