What color is Spyro's scales?

Spyro's scales are purple. That distinctive color is one of the character's defining visual traits in the original Spyro the Dragon and throughout the main series.

Spyro was originally imagined as a green dragon during development. Insomniac Games changed the color to purple because a green character could blend into the grassy environments of the game. Purple made Spyro easier to see and gave him a memorable silhouette against the colorful fantasy landscapes.

The choice also helped distinguish Spyro from other famous platform-game characters of the era. He is a young European-style dragon who uses fire breath, charging attacks, and gliding to explore the Dragon Realms. His companion Sparx is yellow, creating a strong color contrast beside him.

A common mix-up comes from later games and alternate versions, where Spyro's design, shading, or lighting can vary. His exact shade may look darker or more violet depending on the artwork, but the canonical character color is purple. Spyro's color should also not be confused with the green color he had in early development concepts.