Royalty , Spirituality, Nobility: The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color.

Purple has a special, almost sacred place in nature,  lavender, orchid, lilac, and violet flowers are often delicate and considered precious.

Because purple is derived from the mixing of a strong warm and strong cool color it has both warm and cool properties. A purple room can boost a child's imagination or an artist's creativity.

Purple was the favorite color of Egypt's Cleopatra. It has been traditionally associated with royalty in many cultures. Purple robes were worn by royalty and people of authority or high rank.

Deep or bright purples suggest riches while lighter purples are more romantic and delicate.  Redder purples create warmer color schemes whilst the bluer purples can be used to cool the theme down.

Using Purple with Other Colors: A deep eggplant purple with neutral tans or beige is an earthy, conservative color combination with a touch of the mystery that purple provides. Green and purple can be a striking combination in deep or bright jewel tones or use lighter shades for a cheerful, springlike feel.

Pink and purple has feminine appeal and adds romance to any scheme of pink, without making it too sweet.