Purple is a versatile color that often gets overlooked for how great it is. Purple is certainly not a “one size fits all” kind of color. The extensive list of different purple shades is reflective of how many target audiences it can effectively reach. Different shades can often bring out different vibes and color associations. With no time to spare, let’s get right into it. I’m here to show you some of the best shades of purple for packaging and why businesses should look into using it for themselves.
30+ Different Shades of Purple in Spanish (w/Hex Codes)
This guide is your one-stop shop for learning everything you need to know about the color purple in Spanish—one of the most regal, romantic, and spiritual colors in history!
In this post, you’ll find over 30 different shades of purple in the Spanish language. Why? Because as you progress with your language skills, you’ll realize the word for purple in Spanish alone just doesn’t cut it. You’ll yearn to be more descriptive when talking—searching for words like plum, orchid, or pale purple to get your point across.
Maybe you’re preparing to travel to a Spanish-speaking country such as Spain. Or maybe you are planning to live there like I did. On the other hand, perhaps purple is your favorite color (color favorito).
Whatever your reason, learning the Spanish meaning of purple—and its many varieties—is something you’ll want to know.
Fortunately, I’m a former Spanish teacher! So, I’m going to show you different ways to do exactly that!
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How to Say Purple in Spanish
There are three main ways to describe the purple color in Spanish. Let’s review them in this section just like in a Spanish/English dictionary.
1. Morado – Purple in Spanish
Morado refers to the color purple in Spanish. This is the most basic and common way to say purple. The word morado comes from the word la mora which is a blackberry (or mulberry).
Again, purple in Spanish is morado (or morada if you’re describing a feminine noun).
2. Púrpura – Purple in Spanish
Púrpura is another word for purple in Spanish. It has roots in the Greek language, and comes from a blood/brusing condition. Although púrpura is perhaps the easiest to memorize, it tends to sound a bit clinical.
However, one way to say purple in Spanish is technically púrpura.
3. Violeta – Violet
Violet is one of the seven colors that Isaac Newton decided up when naming the spectrum of visible light in 1672. To be clear, it’s the last color in the rainbow! It has more blue undertones than purple and is thought to describe the flower of the same name.
The word for violet in Spanish is violeta. In some Spanish-speaking countries, violeta is the standard word for purple in Spanish.
Different Shades of Purple in Spanish
Three of the most basic words for purple in Spanish are morado, púrpura, and violeta. However, there are many different shades of this vibrant color—from pinkish/reddish purples to blue-purples. Scroll down to find the perfect shade of purple!
4. Lila – Lilac
Named for the lilac plant, lila (Spanish for lilac) is a light, warm shade of purple. It’s almost pinkish and pairs well with blues, greens, and yellows when it comes to decor. The shade is soft and subdued and can represent new beginnings, new friendships, and new romances since the flower blooms in the spring.
The word for lilac in Spanish is lila. You’ll hear the name Lila in Spanish-speaking countries, too.
5. Lavanda – Lavender
Referring to the blueish lavender plant, lavender is a well-known name for the color purple. According to some, lavender flowers represent silence, serenity, and grace. As you may know, lavender itself is incredibly calming and has been used in soaps and oils for centuries. To make lavender, red and blue are mixed together, then white is added.
Lavender in Spanish is lavanda. This word refers to both the color and the plant.
6. Orquídea – Orchid
Orchid is a rich, bright purple that reflects the naturally vivid color of a basic orchid flower. On the border between a very warm purple and a hot pink, the color name was first documented in 1915!
Orchid in Spanish is Orquídea. This word refers to both the color and the plant.
7. Mora – Mulberry
Mulberries are a beautiful dark berry similar to a blackberry. Thus, the color mulberry was named for the berry and jam way back in 1776! Mulberry is a deep, rich pinkish-purple color that was once a Crayola crayon color. Its color is similar to a dark raspberry.
You’ll find two words for mulberry in Spanish: mora and morera. Mora is the berry, and morera is the bush. Mora is also a word for blackberry in Spanish.
8. Glicina – Wisteria
Wisteria is a long-lived vining plant with cascades of spectacular blue to purple flowers. If you’re lucky enough to live in a zone where they grow, you can enjoy their stately blooms in spring and early summer. Named for the plant, wisteria is a light violet color.
Glicina means wisteria purple in Spanish.
You can say that something is wisteria color, or you could describe something as having the color of wisteria flowers. For example, “She was wearing a lovely dress, the color of wisteria.” In Spanish, that would be, “Llevaba un vestido precioso, del color de las glicinias.”
9. Iris – Iris
Since irises bloom in a variety of purple to blue colors, the color iris is often referred to as a generic name for blue-purple. However, the color iris is a bright and stunning purple hue. It’s perfect for spring and pairs well with yellow and green shades—which you’ve very likely seen in decor.
Iris in Spanish is a cognate to English (words that are similar). Iris in Spanish is iris. This word refers to the plant, the color, and the girls’ name.
10. Morado violeta español – Spanish Violet Purple
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Named after a purple shade in a Spanish book of colors, this dark purple shade is the perfect mix between warm and cool. It’s also described as a blue-magenta.
Spanish Violet Purple in Spanish is morado violeta español.
11. Cardo – Thistle
Thistle purple receives its name from the thistle plant, which is well associated with Scotland. It’s actually the national flower of Scotland and has been an emblem of the country for hundreds of years. Although it’s prickly, its light, warm purple hue makes it inviting, still.
Thistle in Spanish is cardo. This word refers to both the color and the plant.
12. Berenjena – Eggplant
This purple shade is one of the most recognizable purples as everyone knows what an eggplant (or aubergine in British English) is! It’s a beautiful vegetable with its deep dark purple hues. It’s a quite regal color, too.
Egglplant in Spanish is Berenjena. This word refers to both the color and the vegetable.
13. Ciruelo – Plum
Plum color is a light reddish-purple, much like that of the fruit. Plum purple is a very warm purple, very close to pink. You’ll find that there are different versions of plum too, lighter or darker.
Plum color in Spanish is ciruelo. This is also the name of the yummy fruit!
14. Uva – Grape
Grapes come in a range of colors from yellow and green to red, purple, and black. However, the grape color we all know and love is more akin to grape jelly! It’s a deep, yet bright and playful purple tone.
Grape in Spanish is uva. The fruit has the same meaning, uvas (grapes).
15. Sangría – Sangria
Sangria is a typical Spanish drink made of wine, fresh fruit, sugar, and brandy. It’s one of the most refreshing drinks you’ll ever taste, although its name is actually derived from the Spanish word for blood (sangre)! Since it’s usually made with red wine, it can end up being almost purple in color.
Sangria in Spanish is the same word as in English: sangría.
16. Borgoña – Burgundy
Unsurprisingly, burgundy is named after the wine from the Burgundy region in France. While you’d think it was more of a red (it’s red wine, after all), burgundy is made of 50% red and 13% blue, so you could consider it a part of the purple family.
Borgoña is the word for burgundy in Spanish.
17. Morado oscuro – Dark Purple
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Of course, sometimes you want to describe purple as dark purple, meaning it’s purple, but darker! Dark purple is a deep shade of purple. It’s often associated with royalty, luxury, romance, and mystery.
To say dark purple in Spanish, you can say, morado oscuro.
18. Púrpura claro – Light Purple
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Light purple is a paler, pastel shade of purple. Although we usually don’t give it any thought, light purple was actually popular in Impressionist paintings! It has delicate charm and romantic quality. Light purple is a soft, medium-light shade of purple, and you might also call it pastel purple, pale purple, or even lavender in practice.
Púrpura claro or morado claro is how you say light purple in Spanish.
19. Morado real – Royal Purple
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Royal purple is a beautiful and rich purple hue, associated with royalty. The ultimate jewel tone, it looks stunning with deep green, blue, and red hues. Royal purple is close to (and often called) imperial purple or Tyrian purple (#66023C), the costly dye which is harvested from small mollusks.
Royal purple in Spanish is morado real. (Real in Spanish means royal.)
20. Púrpura pálido – Pale Purple
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Pale purple is a purple color with a lot of white in it, which leaves it with just a slight purple tint. It’s often called light purple or even lavender. Pale purple is a good color choice for bedrooms as it’s a calming hue.
Púrpura pálido or morado pálido is how you say pale purple in Spanish.
21. Púrpura eléctrico – Electric Purple
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If you think 80s and 90s when you think electic purple, you wouldn’t be wrong. Electric purple is a bright and wild purple version of purple. It’s almost neon and pink at the same time, too!
Electric purple in Spanish is Púrpura eléctrico.
22. Amatista – Amethyst
It’s easy to see where amatista (amethyst) got its name! It’s very similar in color to the crystal after which it was named. Amethysts or amethyst-colored stones are very popular in jewelry designs.
Amethyst in Spanish is amatista. This word refers to both the color and the rock.
23. Bígaro – Periwinkle
Although most people think that periwinkle is a light blue hue, it’s actually named after the light purple shades of the periwinkle flower. Periwinkles actually bloom in blue, purple, and white. Periwinkle, or bígaro in Spanish, is a light blue-ish purple that’s very distinct from many other colors. It’s a popular color for clothing, especially.
Periwinkle in Spanish is bígaro. This word refers to both the color and the plant.
24. Rojo violáceo – Red-violet
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As the name suggests, red-violet is a mix of red and purple. However, it’s technically a reddish-purple, not a purplish-red. It’s a bright, fun mix of the two and is a pretty standard color in a box of crayons.
Red-violet in Spanish is rojo violáceo.
25. Violeta azul – Blue Violet
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Blue violet is a deep, cool shade of purple with a hint of blue. It’s a very recognizable color and is often associated with luxury.
Blue violet in Spanish is violeta azul.
26. Malva – Mauve
Mauve is a dusty, soft, muted, purple-pink color that came from a dye made from the mallow plant. Today, it’s still used mainly in textiles. Just keep your eye out, and you’ll see lots of mauve-colored clothing and soft furnishings for the home. It also comes in a range of tones.
In English, the “mau” is pronounced like the word “mow” as in to mow a lawn in English.
Mauve in Spanish is malva. This is also the Latin word from which mauve (mallow) originates.
27. Magenta oscura – Dark Magenta
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Magenta is a color that is seems to have many definitions. Some call it purple, and some consider it pink. On color wheels of the RGB and CMY color models, it’s actually located exactly midway between red and blue, so we’ll consider it purple! Dark magenta is a slightly more purplish-hue of magenta.
The word for dark magenta in Spanish is easy to learn since it’s the same word as in English! Magenta oscura means dark magenta in English.
28. Añil, Índigo – Indigo
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You likely recognize indigo as a deep, purplish blue color that’s part of the rainbow. Derived from the Greek word indikos, it’s name comes from the indigo-colored dye originating in India.
There are two words for indigo in Spanish: añil or índigo.
29. Fucsia – Fuchsia
Fuchsia is a vivid purplish-pink color. It’s a very popular color for women’s clothing and accessories, lending a pop to any outfit. It’s actually named after the fuchsia shrubs that get their name from 16th-century German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.
Fuchsia in Spanish is fuscia.
30. Bizancio – Byzantium
Reminiscent of the extravagance of ancient Byzantium, Byzantium is a dark and luxurious purple hue. It’s a dark reddish–purple. Although Tyrian purple (#66023C) is the more historically accurate color when referring to Roman and Byzantine empires, Byzantium comes quite close! However, it’s a relatively modern color name (1926).
Byzantium purple in Spanish is bizancio.
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Magenta
The shading of magenta tends to be purple with a reddish undertone. According to Nix Color Sensor, magenta is associated with reaching a level of peace. This color is calming and also represents joy. Based on strategies used by T-Mobile, tech industries may benefit from using magenta. Much of T-Mobile’s packaging/logo contains a magenta coloring. Since magenta is affiliated with happiness, perhaps T-Mobile is using it in packaging to evoke positive emotions in consumers when looking at their brand. Food brands such as Jeni’s ice cream also uses magenta packaging to represent a specific flavor they offer. Magenta is not limited to one industry, which is why this shade should be on everyone business’ radar.
Apparel
It should be pointed out that clothing lines should always try to promote as much color differentiations as possible. If you create an account on our QQ Studio website you will see more information about how purple is today associated with the female gender a bit more. However, there are plenty of men who wear purple too. Not to mention, many men’s sports teams incorporate shades of purple into their team colors. So, if your business has a clothing line, be sure to use purple to its fullest potential because it is an expanding color as a whole.
Expand
Depending on how established your business is, you might be wondering if it is even worth it to bring in a new color to your packaging. For start-ups, the decision to try as many colors as possible is a bit easier to make. However, we realize that older businesses may have the “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” mentality. This expression is true in many situations, but it’s never too late to test the market with new colors that could enhance your sales. More shades mean more variety, and more variety means more people to reach.
QQ Studio is always looking to incorporate various shades of purple into our products offerings. We serve a variety of industries to ensure that there is a color and style of bag that best suits your field. One factor that differentiates our purple shades is the finish of the bags. We offer purple packaging in both matte and glossy finishes. The matte finish makes the bag a bit less intense and subtle, whereas glossy emphasizes the shiny stand-out purple coloring. We have a wide selection of purple bags to choose from that vary in shade. From plum purple to grape purple, we have what you need to make a proper selection that suits your business. To shop our marvelous purple bags, click here.
All in All
Purple is an amazing color with so much to offer. Shades such as violet, mauve, and magenta are ideal shades of purple for businesses to utilize. Food, beauty, and technology industries are all known to use purple shading in their packaging. Keeping this knowledge in mind, your business should carefully evaluate which shades are used the most in your respective field. Now that you’re a purple expert, we have plenty of other info on colors to share with you. If you like this blog, check out our other blog on why white is always in style.
References
- https://www.colorpsychology.org/mauve/
- http://www.about-colors.com/violet-color/
- https://www.nixsensor.com/color-column-magenta/
