The hex code for purple is #800080. Similar hex codes include #E5D0FF (violet) and #A689E1 (lavender).
Purple falls somewhere between red and blue on the color wheel. It freely leans closer to either color depending on how much red or blue is mixed into it.
Around 3,000 years ago, Phoenicians invented this rich purple dye by extracting secretions from the Purpura and Bolinus sea snails. The first known use of purple was by senior magistrates and emperors in ancient Rome and Byzantium.
Ancient civilizations used purple as a symbol of wealth, power, and privilege. It is now associated with spirituality, magic, mystery, creativity, and dignity. It is the color of subconsciousness.
Purple pairs well with a variety of colors including, and most surprisingly, red. It also pairs nicely with pale blues, dark blues, pinks, and other shades of purple. It looks exceptionally poignant when paired with greens and creams found in nature.
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