21 Purple Painted Pumpkin Ideas: Dreamy Designs To Try This Fall

Painting pumpkins is, honestly, one of the best no-carve ways to decorate for fall. Purple paint? That’s a twist you don’t see every day, and it brings such a fun pop to the porch.

Close-up of one to two small purple painted pumpkins with playful designs on a clean tabletop.

With purple painted pumpkin ideas, there’s a little something here for everyone—whether you’re a total beginner or a crafty pro. Let’s see what stands out this year.

Glossy Purple Ombre

Close-up of one or two purple ombre pumpkins with painted designs on a clean tabletop.

A two-tone purple ombre design looks bold and modern. Top it off with a glossy finish, and you've got a pumpkin that absolutely shines on any table!

Gold Glitter Dots

Close-up of one to two small purple pumpkins with gold glitter polka dots on a tabletop.

Purple pumpkins with shiny gold glitter dots? Now there's a statement piece packed with party vibes.

Flowing White Swirls

One to two lavender pumpkins painted with white swirls on a clean tabletop.

Channel your inner artist and paint freeform white swirls over lavender for a playful, artsy pumpkin that feels like modern art you made yourself.

Purple and Pink Leopard Print

Two purple pumpkins with gold stems are decorated with pink leopard print patterns, sitting on a white surface in bright natural light.

Give your Halloween a wild twist with a chic, deep purple pumpkin covered in cute pink leopard spots. Easy, eye-catching, and so unique!

Purple Gradient

One to two purple pumpkins painted with a gradient from light lilac to deep plum on a clean tabletop.

For a calm, dreamy look, paint a gradient design with horizontal stripes in shades of lavender, lilac, and plum.

White Flowers

A purple pumpkin covered in dainty, hand-painted white flowers is just plain sweet and charming.

Gold Drip

Dripping with drama and elegance, this glossy deep purple pumpkin looks unbelievably luxe with a gold drip design and a matching painted gold stem.

White Dots in Different Sizes

Close-up of one to two purple pumpkins painted with white dots and stripes on a tabletop.

Want something modern? Cover a matte purple pumpkin with clusters of crisp white dots for a fresh, graphic look that pops in any room.

Black Cat

Paint an adorable black cat on your purple pumpkin for a cute design that has just the right hint of mystery.

Glitter-Painted Purple Pumpkin with Pink Highlights

Close-up of one to two purple pumpkins painted with glitter and pink highlights on a tabletop.

Add a sprinkle of glamor with these painted glittery purple pumpkins with a glossy finish. Perfect for anyone who loves a little extra sparkle!

Galaxy With Stars and Planets

A pumpkin painted dark purple with planets, stars, and galaxies in blue, pink, and white, creating a space or galaxy theme. Other similarly painted pumpkins are visible in the background.

Take your pumpkins out of this world by painting galaxies, stars, and planets on a deep purple base. This is a fun project for both kids and adults!

Swirling Purple Marble

Close-up of one to two pumpkins painted with a purple tie-dye pattern on a tabletop.

Ready to get creative? Swirl purple and white paint together for pumpkins that look like pieces of abstract art—each one’s a total original!

Peacock Feathers

One or two purple pumpkins painted with colorful peacock feather designs on a clean tabletop.

Make your pumpkins pop with gorgeous, hand-painted peacock feathers. This design brings instant elegance and vibrant color to your fall display.

Cute Ghosts and Tiny Stars

A purple pumpkin decorated with cute white ghost and yellow star designs sits on a table in sunlight; another similarly decorated pumpkin is in the background.

With happy little ghosts and pastel stars on a deep purple pumpkin, these pumpkins are sure to charm all your visitors!

Glittery Silver Stripes

Chunky silver glitter stripes on a matte purple pumpkin is bold and just a little bit extra. You'll love this design sparkles when it catches the light!

Sugar Skull

One to two small purple pumpkins painted with happy skull faces placed on a tabletop with soft natural light.

Celebrate the spooky season in style by painting vibrant sugar skull faces and festive motifs on lavender pumpkins. Perfect for Día de los Muertos or Halloween parties!

White Vines and Leaves

One to two purple pumpkins painted with white swirled lines and leaf patterns on a clean tabletop.

Delicate white vines and leaves all over a purple pumpkin make for an elegant, garden-inspired centerpiece that works for autumn and beyond.

Lavender and White Dots

One or two purple pumpkins painted with cascading polka dot designs on a clean tabletop.

Your pumpkins can become whimsical statement pieces with big and small white and lavender polka dots. Simple yet totally eye-catching!

Cute Cartoon Faces

One to two small purple pumpkins painted with cartoon eyes and smiles on a tabletop.

Give your fall display a little personality with pumpkins that have adorable faces, complete with cartoon eyes, rosy cheeks, and huge smiles.

Gold Glitter Stripes and Dots

Elevate your pumpkins with glamorous gold glitter stripes and polka dots against a rich purple base.