Purple
紫
Murasaki
Imperial Purple
The classical Japanese purple — dyed from the roots of the murasaki plant.
Color codes
HEX
#65318E
COPIEDRGB
rgb(101, 49, 142)
COPIEDHSL
hsl(274, 49%, 37%)
COPIEDCMYK
cmyk(29, 65, 0, 44)
COPIEDOrigin
Under Prince Shōtoku's Twelve-Rank Cap system (7th century), murasaki was the color of the highest rank. It was so expensive to dye that its use was regulated by law (kinjiki, 'forbidden colors'), and it remained a symbol of aristocracy for centuries.
Where you'll see it
Ceremonial attire, medals, academic robes, luxury branding.
Contrast & accessibility
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Harmony palette
Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.
Tip: analogous colors read as calm; complementary and triad add contrast for calls-to-action.