What is the HEX code for Purple and Blue mixed?

When Purple (#800080) and Blue (#0000FF) are mixed equally, the result is Indigo with HEX code #6B00BE.

What Pantone color is closest to Purple and Blue mixed?

The closest Pantone approximation to the mix of Purple and Blue is 267 C (ΔE 5.1).

What Color Does Purple and Blue Make?

Q: What Color Does Purple and Blue Make?

Mixing Purple and Blue produces Indigo. The resulting color has a HEX code of #6B00BE and RGB values of rgb(107, 0, 190).

Purple#800080

Blue#0000FF

#6B00BE

Indigo

#6B00BE

Indigo

HEX#6B00BE

RGBrgb(107, 0, 190)

HSLhsl(274°, 100%, 37%)

CMYKcmyk(44%, 100%, 0%, 25%)

CIELABLab(31.4, 67.8, -71.7)

Pantone (approx.)

267 CClose (ΔE 5.1)

266 CApproximate (ΔE 7.5)

268 CApproximate (ΔE 10.0)

RAL (approx.)

RAL 4005Blue lilacFar (ΔE 17.8)

RAL 7011Iron greyFar (ΔE 18.3)

RAL 5005Signal blueFar (ΔE 18.7)

Pantone and RAL codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Combining purple and blue creates indigo, a rich and mysterious color associated with the deepest part of the visible spectrum. Indigo occupies the space between violet and blue, and artists have prized it since antiquity for its depth and rarity. The resulting tone is introspective, spiritual, and commanding.

Usage Tips

In fine art painting, indigo hues are excellent for deep shadows in night scenes and atmospheric depth. In interior design, indigo walls create intimate, cozy spaces reminiscent of twilight. In graphic design, indigo is increasingly used in luxury and wellness branding as a sophisticated alternative to standard blue or purple. It pairs beautifully with gold and warm cream tones.

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