21 named purple shades with hex codes — click any swatch to copy.
Enter any hex code to find the nearest named purple shade.
Purple has long been associated with royalty, mystery, and creativity. Soft lavenders feel calming and feminine; mid-range purples like amethyst and orchid are vibrant and creative; deep indigos and royal purples carry authority and luxury. Purple pairs beautifully with gold, cream, and navy.
Lavender
#E6E6FA
Thistle
#D8BFD8
Lilac
#C8A2C8
Plum
#DDA0DD
Wisteria
#C9A0DC
Violet
#EE82EE
Orchid
#DA70D6
Medium Orchid
#BA55D3
Amethyst
#9966CC
Medium Purple
#9370DB
Heliotrope
#DF73FF
Blue Violet
#8A2BE2
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Dark Slate Blue
#483D8B
Royal Purple
#7851A9
Grape
#6F2DA8
Dark Violet
#9400D3
Purple
#800080
Dark Magenta
#8B008B
Indigo
#4B0082
Midnight Purple
#2D0059
Pale purple shades make excellent backgrounds, hover states, and subtle accents. They keep designs airy without losing the hue's personality.
The middle of the purple spectrum is where most UI elements live — buttons, icons, links, and borders. These shades are vivid enough to pop without overwhelming.
Deep purple shades work for text on light backgrounds, dark mode surfaces, and dramatic hero sections. They're rich and authoritative.
Pick one purple shade as your primary, one light variant for backgrounds, and one dark variant for depth. Add a neutral gray for balance.