Blurple

"Blurple" is a playful and informal term used to describe a color that is a blend of blue and purple, with no clear distinction between the two colors. The origin of the color name is a combination of the words "blue" and "purple."

The term "blurple" has been used in various contexts, from describing a particular color of paint or fabric to a color used in branding and marketing. It is often associated with a bright and eye-catching shade that is both fun and unconventional.

The exact origin of the term is not clear, but it is believed to have emerged in the 2000s as a result of the growing trend of creating new and unique color names. The word "blurple" is a playful and creative way to describe a color that is not easily categorized as either blue or purple.

Today, "Blurple" continues to be a popular color choice in a wide range of applications, from fashion to graphic design. Its fun and unconventional nature makes it a great option for brands and products that want to stand out from the crowd and capture attention.

#5539CC, known as "Blurple", falls into the Blue Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(85, 57, 204) — 33.3% red, 22.4% green, 80% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 47 / 58 / 0 / 20. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #5539CC reads as a confidently colored blue and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Blue With A Hint Of Purple (#533CC6). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bluey Purple (#6241C7) and Blue Purple (#5729CE).

In RGB terms — rgb(85, 57, 204) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 7.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.8:1. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Blurple" in the Register.