Purple Heart
HEX: #69359C | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#69359C
105, 53, 156
270°, 66% ,61%
32.69, 66.03, 0, 38.82
About Purple Heart
Purple Heart (#69359C) is a color with RGB(105, 53, 156) and HSL(270.29°, 66.03%, 61.18%). It is commonly associated with Playful, Romantic moods. In design, it is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #689C35, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #9C6935 and #359C69. The name comes from Purple Heart (English).
- HEX: #69359C
- RGB: 105, 53, 156
- HSL: 270.29°, 66.03%, 61.18%
- Mood: Playful, Romantic
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #689C35
- Triadic colors: #9C6935, #359C69
- The name comes from Purple Heart (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Purple Heart #69359C is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Purple Heart #69359C pairs with #689C35 as its complementary color, and #9C6935 and #359C69 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The original 'Badge of Military Merit' was established by George Washington on August 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was intended to recognize 'any singularly meritorious action' and was a purple, heart-shaped piece of cloth or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Only three known soldiers received it. The award fell into disuse after the Revolutionary War. It was revived on February 22, 1932, on Washington's 200th birthday, by General Douglas MacArthur, then Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. The modern Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been wounded or killed in action against an enemy of the United States, or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces. It is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members.
First Recorded Use
August 7, 1782
Cultural Associations
The Purple Heart is a highly respected and somber award, symbolizing sacrifice and injury in service to the nation. Recipients are often referred to as 'Purple Heart veterans.' There are organizations dedicated to supporting Purple Heart recipients and preserving their legacy. The award carries significant emotional weight and is a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict. The color purple has historically been associated with royalty and honor, which may have influenced Washington's original design.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #69359C;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #69359C;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #69359C;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#69359C,
#9BDD5B
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#69359C,
#9BDD5B
);
}// SCSS variable
$purple-heart: #69359C;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$purple-heart-r: 105;
$purple-heart-g: 53;
$purple-heart-b: 156;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $purple-heart;
color: rgba($purple-heart-r, $purple-heart-g, $purple-heart-b, 0.8);
}