Purple

Color between red and blue in the visible spectrum.

Violet Purple hue

A color that appears between red and blue in the visible spectrum, often associated with royalty, luxury, and creativity. It can be created by combining red and blue light or pigments.

/ˈpɜːrpl/

Purple is derived from the name of the dye originally made from murex sea snails.

Purple is a color you see when red and blue mix together, like in some flowers or grapes.

What is purple? A color between red and blue
Is purple a primary color? No, it's a secondary color made by mixing red and blue
What things are typically purple? Lavender, grapes, and amethysts

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