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Purple Color Schemes, Design Applications, Meaning, and More
Sitting on the color spectrum between blue and red, purple is historically associated with royalty and rarity. In recent times, designers have rediscovered purple’s more intriguing and creative affiliations with spirituality, mystery and originality. From Byzantine emperors to the lyrics of a Prince song, purple has a diverse and fascinating cultural history, and its mystique and drama continue to inspire designers today.
Skip to the end of the article to discover three on-trend purple color palettes to use in your designs. You can also discover a whole spectrum of incredible colors to use in your designs with our new color tool.
What Colors Make Purple?
The two colors that make purple are red and blue. If you look at a traditional painter’s color wheel, you’ll see that purple sits between red and blue. (See below for notes on blue’s true neighbor color, violet.)
Color wheel images adapted from contributor Antun Hirsman
Red is often perceived as dominant and aggressive, while blue is calmer and more soothing. Purple sits in a more ambiguous place between the two.
The Difference Between Purple and Violet
Violet sits next to purple on the color spectrum and is often confused with and/or associated with purple. Purple sits closer to red, while violet sits closer to blue.
Culturally and geographically, the definitions of violet and purple vary and, in some cases, overlap. For example, the ancient version of purple we now refer to as ‘Tyrian Purple’ ranged from deep red to blue-purple, depending on how the dye was made. In France, purple is considered to be closer to a version of violet with dark red tones. Pourpre (purple in French) contains more red and less blue of the color thought of as “purple” in the United States and the U.K. In Germany, this particular color is sometimes called purpurrot (‘purple-red’) to avoid confusion.
Scientific evidence, however, points to a much clearer definition of both purple and violet. While purple is a mix of red and blue, violet is considered to be a ‘spectral’ color.
This means that violet occupies its own place at the end of the spectrum of light and has its own wavelength as a result.
Purple’s Complementary Color
Purple’s complementary color is yellow because purple sits opposite yellow on the color spectrum. This means that citrus shades are the perfect balancing color contrast for purple. Look to yellow’s close neighbors, orange and lime green, for more color palette options that bring out the best in purple.
Color wheel images adapted from contributor Antun Hirsman
The Meaning of Purple
Purple can be a divisive color. Don’t agree? Ask your friends and colleagues what their favorite color is. According to a recent YouGov survey the most likely answer is going to be blue, followed by red and green.
Why is purple divisive? Perhaps in part because purple has long been associated with ambiguity, mystery, and magic. Treading the line between aggressive red and restrained blue, purple occupies a cryptic middle ground.
While light purple can evoke feelings of romance and nostalgia, darker purples can feel gloomier, moodier, and provoke feelings of sadness and frustration.
Purple’s symbolic and psychological associations vary widely from religious conservatism to femininity, from nobility to protest movements. Here are a few examples of purple’s meanings, which tend to contradict themselves:
- In the Christian church, clergy members wear purple robes to symbolize piety.
- Purple has associations with bisexuality and gender fluidity.
- Purple has strong links to royalty and ritual, but it’s also commonly connected to seduction and experimentation.
The Origins of Purple
Purple has ancient roots as a color that was linked directly to royalty and rarity. This is because as early as the 15th century BC purple dye (known as Tyrian purple) was sourced from a certain type of mollusk, making it a rare and special color. It was reserved for Roman magistrates, Byzantine emperors and, later, by Roman Catholic bishops.
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There are many historical sources pointing to purple as an exclusive color for the noble sectors of society. In Japan, it’s associated with the Emperor and the aristocracy. In the 20th century modern monarchs continued to use the color symbolically, such as the British royal family, who chose it for their ceremonial dress and stationery.
Purple is also associated historically with femininity, sensuality, and sometimes vanity. This link has been given new ownership and a radical reshaping by the feminist movement, which has adopted purple as its symbolic color. The color is also often associated with the LGBTQ community. It’s the symbolic color of Spirit Day, an annual event that shows support for young people who are bullied because of their sexual orientation.
Image by contributor Sonia Bonet
In China, purple has strong connections with ritual and healing. This might explain the color’s developing associations in the West over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries with spirituality, meditation, and mindfulness.
Perhaps more than any other color, purple has changed drastically in meaning over the course of millennia. Beginning as a rare and dignified color reserved for royals it now arguably has more meaning for gender-equality movements and individuals looking to use its powerful connections to creativity and independent thinking.
How to Design with Purple
Building on the spiritual associations of purple, Pantone selected a dramatic purple shade, Ultra Violet, for their 2018 Color of the Year.
Pantone describes Ultra Violet as a color that communicates “originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking,” linking the choice of color to the growth of the mindfulness movement and a growing cultural spirit of “experimentation and non-conformity.”
Image by contributor Alexei Zatevakhin
Purple also appeared as one of the three most popular colors for 2019 in Shutterstock’s Color Trends report. Chosen based on pixel data and hex codes, this neon shade of purple represents the electric undercurrent of our everyday lives.
In the past, purple hasn’t been the most popular color in design, with creatives leaning more towards softer shades of lavender. However, perhaps due to Pantone’s backing and a general cultural shift towards inclusivity and diversity, purple is experiencing a well-deserved comeback.
Graphic designers are currently turning to purple for its association with creativity and experimentation (making it the perfect color choice for creative businesses), as well as its connections to luxury. You’ll recognize purple in the branding for several recognizable companies, including the Syfy channel, Jet, Wonka, and the Purple mattress.
When used alone, purple can bring a dramatic edge to branding and stationery, as demonstrated by UK designer Daniel Robinson’s identity for creative agency Nymbl.
Identity design by Daniel Robinson for Nymbl
Strong shades of violet team beautifully with pared-back black-and-white graphics. Look to these simple and striking poster designs by Flore Pillet for ‘La journée de la neurologie et de la botanique’.
Poster design by Flore Pillet for ‘La journée de la neurologie et de la botanique’
No longer resigned to the domain of wedding stationery, pastel shades of lavender and parma violet have a fresh and breezy air when teamed with serif typography and monochrome photography.
Identity design by the branding people for Academia de Negociación
Identity design by the branding people for Academia de Negociación
What Colors Go with Purple?
Colors that go with purple depend on the type of color scheme you want to use:
- A monochromatic purple color scheme uses tints, tones, and shades to create an entirely purple palette.
- A complementary purple color scheme incorporates yellow. Purple’s cousins, magenta and violet, are complementary to yellow-green and yellow-orange respectively.
- An analogous purple color scheme uses the colors bordering purple on either side of the color wheel, in this case magenta and violet.
- A triadic purple color scheme is made of green and orange since they’re equidistant from purple on the color wheel.
To find the colors and exact hex codes that go with purple, use our color combinations tool. It shows you monochromatic, analogous, triadic, and contrasting color palettes for a variety of purple shades. Try a scheme with purple, violet, mauve, or lilac.
Below, discover three cutting-edge, pre-made color palettes for the color purple.
Palette 1: Dusky Purple and Coral
This palette of subtle tones brings together soothing lilac with a warm coral-toned orange from the opposite of the color spectrum. High-contrast white and a dark-slate black anchor the palette and keep it looking contemporary.
Palette 2: Purple and Gold
Magenta purple and gold is a naturally regal palette, and you’ll find that the precious metal is often teamed with rich tones of purple or violet in interior design to give rooms a luxurious look.
This is the perfect palette for making a design feel more high-end and aspirational.
Palette 3: Vintage Purple
This is the most on-trend take on a purple color palette; with royal purple, electric purple, turquoise and orange making a nod to both neon signage and retro, 1980s design.
Beloved by illustrators and designers looking to inject a vintage vibe into their posters and graphics, this is a great palette for adding an instant now-factor to your designs.
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20 Colors That Go Well With Purple
Bring a royal touch of this shade to your home with perfect combinations
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Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Purple is such a standout color that it might seem like a problematic hue to build a decor scheme around. In reality, colors that go with purple span a spectrum of shades, including black, navy blue, white, and metallics. Gold, copper, and yellow are colors that go with dark purple, imparting a regal ambiance. And lilac, pink, and white are colors that go with light purple for a softer, delicate feel or a space for a child.
Both cool and warm shades of purple are versatile enough to give off entirely different vibes—moody, regal, modern, joyful, earthy—depending on which complementary hues you choose to add to the mix. For instance, black can be an accent color that goes with deep purple walls for a moody and luxurious look.
But sometimes, colors don't go with purple, especially if they don't match in tone and intensity—e.g., a rich jewel tone purple with a soft light pink. Looking at paint color palette cards that show a main color with potential accent pairings can help you determine colors for your particular purple.
Read on to discover some favorite color combinations that will help you to make a purple interior shine.
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Mauve + Emerald
Design by KT2 Design Group / Photo by Michael J. Lee
This formal living room by KT2 Design Group makes a statement with mauve upholstered armchairs and emerald green accents that add a colorful twist to this traditional living room.
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Plum + Black and White
Design by Maestri Studio / Photo by Nathan Schroder
Black and white rooms are quite chic on their own, but this classic combination also looks stunning when incorporated into a room accented with purple furniture. The traditional hues add a welcome dose of modernity to this dining space by Maestri Studio. The end result will get your dinner party guests talking.
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Cool Lavender + Silver
Design by R. Johnston Interiors / Photo by Catherine Nguyen
Purple is already a regal color, and adding silvery accents that remind you of your favorite shiny necklaces will keep the luxe theme going. This space by R. Johnston Interiors proves that purple isn't just for kids' bedrooms—adults can incorporate the hue into their sleep spaces, too. The key is to use a more subtle shade, like a cool shade of lavender, so as to not overwhelm the room.
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Orchid Purple + Turquoise
Design by Kaleidoscope Living
In this stylish kid's bedroom, Tasha Agruso of Kaleidoscope Living gave an old dresser new life by restoring it in a bright orchid hue.
The piece pairs nicely with a light turquoise bench covered in a floral fabric, which contributes to the space's playfulness. -
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Shades of Purple + White
Design by Jeweled Interiors
Jewel Marlowe of Jeweled Interiors added interest to this all-white bathroom with vivid purple accents, from the wall colors to the overdyed rug on the floor.
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Grape Juice Purple + Yellow
Design by Swoon Worthy
Kimberly Duran of Swoon Worthy successfully paired a grape juice shade of purple with yellow in her living room, adding pops of gold to make the space scream sophisticated without giving off Easter egg vibes. While purple may not be the first paint color option on your list, this color scheme proves it's worth a try.
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Purple + Gray
Madness and Method
This bedroom from Nicole Q-Schmitz of Madness and Method proves that gray is far from a dreary hue when paired with a bold purple backdrop.
With an assertive wall color like this, keep the headboard and bedding simple so that you can, in fact, unwind in your sleep space. -
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Royal Purple + Brown
The English Room
Holly Phillips of The English Room paired a bright royal purple sectional with a chocolate brown painted ceiling in this welcoming family room to set the anything goes tone, then accessorized with multicolored accents throughout the room.
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Purple + Shades of White
Design by Dekay & Tate / Photo by K. Hayden Rafferty
In this room done up in soft shades of white by Dekay & Tate, a purple ceiling is the star of the show, adding contrast and a focal point. This approach is an excellent way to have the best of both worlds: a neutral foundation with an element of surprise.
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Purple + Green + Rust
Design by Jenny Kakoudakis
For Jenny Kakoudakis of Seasons in Colour, purple was just one hue that made an appearance in her living room, but it made a bold statement nonetheless.
Kakoudakis styled the intricate geometric rug with an emerald green sofa and a rust-hued grasscloth wallpaper. The grasscloth adds intriguing texture without overwhelming the space with additional pattern. -
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Purple + Greenish Gray
Design by Living with Lolo / Photo by Life Created
This space from Living with Lolo mixes a bright purple rug with warm and soothing greenish gray walls. If you're looking for an easy way to tie together multiple colors in a space, artwork is often the answer. As seen here, an abstract piece boasting a variety of shades is a stylish statement-maker.
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Purple + Pink
Design and Photo by Rittika Chokhany
While this combo is generally best suited for the younger set, it can still look quite elevated as exemplified by this space from interior designer and blogger Rittika Chokhany. The key is to stick with lighter hues—blush and lavender, for example, that will remain classics for years to come.
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Lilac + Dark Gray + Navy
Home Milk
The kitchen of UK-based color consultant and interior designer Emily Brooks featured on Home Milk pairs pale lavender walls with dark gray cabinetry, and navy paint on the kitchen island, an irreverent combination that is personal rather than trendy.
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Eggplant + Black
Design by Sarah Barnard Design / Photo by Steven Dewall
This bedroom from Sarah Barnard Design has '80s throwback vibes with its bold plum and lavender color-blocked walls, black walnut bed frame lined with purple velvet, red tufted ottoman, black carpeting, and a neon sign that spells out “phantasmagoria.”
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Shades of Purple + Gold
Home Milk
This English kitchen from Home Milk features shades of lavender mixed with gold accents for a contemporary take on a royal color pairing.
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Purple + Green + Gold
Design by Whittney Parkinson Design
This 1920s Tudor renovation from Whittney Parkinson Design includes a mudroom painted in a richly saturated shade of purple, paired with simple brick floor tile, gold fixtures, and green accents.
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Purple + Green + Black + White
Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by David Casas
Interior designer Naomi Alon Coe from Little Crown Interiors pulled the lavender-and-green color palette of this Newport Beach kids room from the Bellewood forest wall mural from Rebel Walls, mixing in plenty of black and white accents to keep it feeling balanced.
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Mauve + Shades of Pink
Design by Gray Space Interiors
This room from Gray Space Interiors uses a cheerful play of purples and pinks, from the pastel mauve painted walls to the rose gold metallic bedside lamps to the rosewood velvet drapes to the striking pink juju hats mounted above the bed.
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Purple Ombre + Blush + Navy
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Amy Lamb, Native House Photography
Lisa Gilmore Design decorated this kids room with blush wall paint, purple ombre bedding, and navy curtains to keep it all from feeling overly sweet.
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Lavender + Shades of Blue + Red
Design by JLA Designs
This sophisticated room from JLA Designs has a confident and playful approach to color that mixes soft shades of blue on the bed frame and wall covering with subtle red accents to add some graphic flair—plus a curveball in the guise of a pastel lavender painted ceiling.
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Today we will talk about the opposite of related colors - contrasting colors . In another way, they are called complementary ("complementary"). These colors are exactly opposite each other on the color wheel.
The most famous complementary pairs are yellow-violet, red-green and blue-orange. However, more accurate variations can go on and on.
For example, blue-green - red-orange, yellow-orange - blue-violet, etc.
Complementary colors enhance each other when placed side by side.
For example, in a pair of green - red, green looks more green, red - more red.
Mixing two complementary colors results in a neutral gray of medium intensity , as already mentioned.
Clothing often uses the property of complementary colors to enhance each other, however, in equal proportion bright complementary colors look quite defiant . (look at the picture with bright red and green), you need to be very careful with them.
With more complex and soft colors a little easier - the picture looks more harmonious, the colors enhance each other. nine. more relaxed Arabic decors. Such color combinations require considerable skill, however, the result is impressive.
However, in casual style it is better to use complementary colors in small quantities in accessories.
Such accessories will emphasize the color of the main outfit and make the image livelier, more energetic and more interesting. nine0006
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The combination of purple in the table with pink, red, yellow, orange, green, brown, beige and other shades to expand your perception. Photo.
Combinations of purple with other colors are usually juicy and attractive, however, in order to achieve the highest harmony, it is worth dividing the tone into shades that will be combined in different ways and create the best color options. nine0019 Shades of purple is a varied palette with a blue, red tint. Their brightness is just as variable.Medium violet tone - dark, saturated. Its components are balanced in it: blue and red. This shade manifests itself in combination as a strong contrast to light and warm. It enhances adjacent colors.
Violet Violet - you can call it purple. It is lighter than medium purple. Its combinations will be sonorous and catchy. nine0003
Grey-Violet is a muted shade that is lighter than the main one, as it is diluted with gray.
Soft, short, not intrusive, it creates cozy, attractive combinations. Eggplant Violet is a juicy, deep burgundy purple tone that looks gorgeous on its own or in combination. It creates bright contrasts, being a dark, rich, autumnal color.
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- 1 Violet combination
- 2 Violet + pink
- 3 Violet + red, burgundy
- 4 Violet + orange, peach
- 5 Violet + yellow, gold
- 6 Violet + warm green
- 7 Violet + cool green
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- 9 Violet + violet, magenta
- 10 Violet + brown
- 11 Violet + beige
- 12 Violet + grey, silver
We will consider the combination of each of these tones separately, having compiled tables of 5 harmoniously combined shades of the same tone and 3 neutral ones. There are 44 tables in the article. nine0003
How to use the purple color combination chart?
The table is a base color plate from which the combination is built.
It contains shades of the combined color (4), which look most successfully both together and separately with the background. In the upper left corner - neutral (basic) tones (1) - white, (2) - gray or beige, (3) - dark gray or black. Gray and beige support the main tone, white - enhances the contrast, black - brings a deep shadow, which enhances the volume. nine0003 Purple color combination
Violet, as a medium or dark tone, is most often involved in light contrast. There is also a thermal contrast, but color resonance will still occupy a special place, since juicy combinations are the hallmark of this shade. Each shade enhances adjacent colors in its own way. Medium moderate purple and eggplant succeeded best in this, while bright overshadows the adjacent shades more, pale looks better in a non-contrasting combination. nine0003
Purple + pink
The combination of purple and pink is mysteriously shimmering, juicy, but not unobtrusive. Cold tones of pink are a continuation of even very dark purple tones, as they are built from purple.
Such couples go beyond the ordinary and strive for the unknown sides of the universe. Warm tones enter into thermal contrast, thereby arranging an explosion of emotions. These dynamic tandems are always ready to please the eye. The lighter the shade of pink, the more clearly the contours of the contact of colors are outlined, the more the perception of the form is assimilated, the ornament is drawn. With dark tones - the main color deepens. nine0003 Purple matches pink: cherry, strawberry, coral pink, magenta, purplish pink. Supporting neutrals: light cream, medium pink-beige, black-gray.
Violet goes well with pink: mauve, carnation, sunset pink, Barbie color, raspberry. Base: creamy white, light orange-beige, black-gray.
Grey-violet goes with pink: cotton pink, shrimp, flamingo, dark pink, lingonberry. Neutrals: Cream Grey, Medium Brown Beige, Shoe Polish
Eggplant goes with pink: royal pink, mother-of-pearl, carnation, clover, raspberry.
Supporting: pale cream, dark orange-beige, bright black. Violet + red, burgundy
Combination: purple and red - exciting, enveloping, sensual. It resembles a seething ocean, which consists of colors, sensations, images. And the brighter and lighter the red, the more powerful this impression. However, burgundy shades can no less effectively combine with our color: noble crimson, ruby, cherry wine tones delicately shade the background, while maintaining the dynamics of the emotional combination. nine0003
Purple matches red: light red, terracotta red, ruby, ruby burgundy, burgundy. Base: light cream, medium pink beige, dark black.
Vivid purple matches red: watermelon, rose red, carmine, earth red, burgundy. Neutrals: creamy white, orange-beige, black-gray.
Grey-violet matches with red: alizarin, rust, cherry, maroon, burgundy. Supporting: cream gray, medium brown beige, black gray.
nine0019 Eggplant goes well with red: Chinese red, red-orange, ruby, maroon, burgundy. Neutral base: soft cream, medium orange-beige, dark gray. Violet + orange peach
Violet is combined with orange expressively, catchy. A deep warm-cold resonance fills the couple with exciting tension. Bright shades of orange will be a striking force in such a combination, when more complex, multifaceted ones will be able to reveal their inner beauty. For the main color, it doesn’t matter which undertone orange has: red or yellow, they will be equally harmonious in the composition, and even pale light tones will look juicy when paired with the main color. nine0003
Purple matches orange: light peach, coral peach, mango, ocher, dark orange. Basic colors: light cream, gray-beige, blue-black.
Vivid purple paired with orange: coral yellow, gray's last breath, coral orange, tangerine, brick.
For a neutral base: creamy white, silver, wet asphalt.
Grey-violet matches orange: peach, golden copper, sea buckthorn, dark orange, ginger. Support: cream gray, steel, wet asphalt.
Eggplant goes well with orange: peach, coral orange, yellow orange, ocher, red. Neutral addition: pale cream, mouse, bright black.Purple + yellow, gold
The combination of violet and yellow has the highest contrast, as it is based on an additional resonance. These two colors are considered absolutely opposite, because when such color rays are mixed, gray light can be seen. This pair is so spectacular that it may seem vulgar, so in order to achieve exquisite beauty, it is worth choosing complex, sometimes very muted shades of yellow, with orange, gold, beige undertones. Gold will look incomparable with any purple hue. nine0003
Purple matches yellow: champagne, sun yellow, saffron, mustard, yellow gold.
Supporting gamma: light cream, light gray, dark black.
Violet with yellow: apricot, corn, mustard, amber, bright gold. Neutrals: creamy white, silver, dark grey.
Grey-violet matches with yellow: sandy, golden oak, amber, pale gold, old gold. Base: cream gray, gray beige, wet asphalt. nine0019 Eggplant is combined with yellow: apricot, saffron, golden, curry, bright gold. Neutral base: soft cream, gray wood, bright black.Violet + warm green
The combination of purple and warm green is softer than other warm contrasts. However, the yoke of shades is not violated here either. Any, even pale green next to the main tone looks saturated, lively, voluminous. This makes it possible to enhance the beauty of living greenery: bouquets, flowers in pots, etc. You can use bright flashes in the form of chartreuse to liven up the palette. nine0003
Violet goes with warm green: pale green, lime, olive, khaki, brown green.
Basic colors: light cream, platinum, black-gray. Vivid purple pairs with warm green: pistachio, chartreuse, apple green, love toad, herbs. Neutral base: creamy white, greenish gray, wet asphalt.
Gray violet goes with warm green: green peas, olive green, protective, brown green, dark green. Base: cream grey, old wood, black grey.
Eggplant pairs with warm green: chartreuse, olive, swamp, herbs, dark green. Supporting gamma: pale cream, medium gray, bright black.Violet + cool green
Violet pairs with cool green for a calm yet intense pair. This is an exquisite tandem with a vintage touch, pathos, proud arrogance. What makes him so? Cold shades of green, like transparent crystals, are full of nobility in themselves, even gray-green tones have a hidden power that, like a flower, reveals itself against a dark, velvety, color-enhancing background. nine0003
Violet is combined with cool green: water green, light grey-green, mint, emerald, malachite.
Base: light cream, light peach-beige, black-gray.
Vivid violet combined with cool green: water green, jade, emerald green, patina, malachite. Neutral range: creamy white, light orange-beige, black-gray.
Gray violet goes with cool green: white-green, light grey-green, mugwort, dark grey-green, malachite. Support Base: Cream Grey, Light Brown Beige, Wet Asphalt.
Eggplant goes well with cool green: water green, menthol, mint, patina, malachite. Basic palette: pale cream, light orange-beige, bright black.Violet + blue, blue
The combination of purple and blue relies mainly on light contrast. It is he who makes the pair a bright color, but thanks to the properties of the main tone, even the white-blue color can retain its delicate appearance and not merge into a white spot on a dark background. Thus, blue shades, like flickering lights, glow in a purple-violet palette.
nine0019 The combination of purple and blue deepens the main tone, emphasizing red notes in it. This is a stable, calm, thoughtful combination, cold, medium contrast. It is often complemented with blue tones to give clarity and preserve the atmosphere. Violet is combined with blue and blue: blue-white, water blue, sea green, Prussian blue, blueberry. Supporting range: light cream, medium pink-beige, blue-black. nine0019 Vivid violet pairs with blues and blues: aquamarine, dark blue, blue green, medium blue, sapphire. Base: Creamy White, Medium Peach Beige, Black Gray.
Grey-violet matches blue and light blue: baby blue, thrush egg, blue-green, Prussian blue, dark blue. Neutral shades: creamy gray, medium brown beige, wet asphalt.
Eggplant goes with blue and light blue: aquamarine, dark turquoise, sea black, royal blue, indigo.
Support palette: soft cream, medium pink-beige, dark black. Violet + violet magenta
Shades of purple can be combined with each other, creating a gradient that enhances volume, depth, creates a sense of gloss, shine of the main tone. So light colors act as highlights, dark ones as shadows, bright ones as flashes of brilliance, medium ones with a different undertone help to understand the main tone relative to other shades. nine0003
Violet pairs with violet: blue violet, amethyst, purple, grape, eggplant. Base: light cream, platinum, shoe polish.
Violet goes well with violet: blue violet, violet, magenta, plum, deep violet. Neutrals: creamy white, platinum, black and gray.
Grey-violet combined with violet: glycine, orchid, blackberry, red-violet, dark-violet. Supporting gamma: cream-gray, gray-beige, black-gray. nine0019 Eggplant pairs with purple: blue violet, lilac amethyst, magenta, red violet, black violet.
Neutral base: soft cream, mouse, dark black. Purple + brown
The combination of purple and brown is juicy, balanced. Returning to the thermal contrast, we see a revival, but all the stormy compositions are left with pure warm shades. Brown is a complex tone, it is close to neutral, but unlike them, it has the ability to enhance the adjacent color. This makes the combination rich, even if gray-brown shades are used. nine0003
Purple matches brown: camel, tan, light chestnut, mahogany, dark chocolate. Basic palette: light cream, gray-olive, black.
Vivid purple matches brown: oak, tan, red brown, chocolate, dark chocolate. Supporting gamma: creamy white, steel, black and gray.
Grey-purple goes with brown: cocoa milk, light brown, sepia, violet brown, dark brown. Neutrals: creamy gray, old wood, dark black.
Eggplant goes with brown: camel, cinnamon, light chestnut, chestnut, black brown.
Basic base: pale cream, gray-olive, bright black. Purple + beige
The combination of purple and beige is calm, sophisticated. Beige, as a light tone, the bright shades of which have a pronounced warm color, can favorably emphasize any shade from this range. Here the property of beige plays as a neutral color: it fades into the background, the desire of the described tone to warm-cold contrast, where it is maximally revealed, and also the light contrast comes into force, which also adds pluses to the composition. nine0003
Violet to Beige: Light Yellow Beige, Light Peach Beige, Medium Orange Beige, Medium Pink Beige, Medium Brown Beige. Supporting palette: light cream, greenish gray, bright black.
Violet with Beige: Light Yellow Beige, Medium Peach Beige, Dark Peach Beige, Dark Pink Beige, Dark Brown Beige. Basic colors: creamy white, platinum, black and gray. nine0019 Grey-violet combined with beige: light peach beige, medium lilac beige, medium neutral beige, dark pink beige, dark brown beige.
Neutrals: creamy gray, silver, wet asphalt.
Aubergine to Beige: Light Peach Beige, Medium Orange Beige, Medium Green Beige, Medium Pink Beige, Dark Brown Beige. Supporting colors: pale cream, mouse, bright black. nine0003Violet + grey, silver
The combination of gray and purple is sustainable, stylish. Perhaps only this shade brings restrained severity to the combination. Combinations with cold, steely grays will be more sonorous, when warm shades can give a feeling of softness. Silver sheen, although inferior in emotional richness to gold, still no less elegantly sets the main tone.
Violet with gray: white/grey, steel, silver, slate, graphite. Basic shades: light cream, medium beige-peach, shoe polish.
Violet with grey: white-grey, silver, bluish-grey, dark gray, wet asphalt. Supporting foundation: creamy white, medium orange peach, black gray.
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