Color guide
Purple Color
#A855F7
purple color codes
What purple means
Purple has long symbolized luxury, wisdom and imagination. Modern tech brands use it to feel innovative and premium at the same time.
How to use it in design
Strong choice for creative tools, beauty products and premium subscription branding.
Color combinations with purple
Harmonies calculated with color theory for the base hue 271°.
Complementary
Maximum contrast: #A855F7 + #A3F755
Analogous
Harmony at ±30°: #5755F7 · #A855F7 · #F755F4
Triadic
Even 120° spacing: #A855F7 · #F7A855 · #55F7A8
purple color shades (50–900 scale)
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Colors that go well with purple
FAQ about the purple color
What is the HEX code of purple?
A widely used hex value for purple is #A855F7, which equals rgb(168, 85, 247). Depending on the shade you want, you can adjust saturation and lightness while keeping the same hue (271°).
What colors go well with purple?
purple pairs beautifully with yellow, mint, white, charcoal. Its complementary color is #A3F755, and a classic triadic scheme adds #F7A855 and #55F7A8.
Is purple accessible for text and backgrounds?
It depends on the contrast ratio against the other color. Use NanoPalettes's contrast checker to verify WCAG AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) compliance before shipping purple in text or UI elements.
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