Shades of Violet

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 78 for Dusk.

Lavender, the fragrant plant of the mint family, is first recorded around 1300, from Anglo French and Old French lavendre and Medieval Latin lavendula, of uncertain origin. One theory ties it to Latin lividus (bluish, livid), while another, which fits French lavande and Italian lavanda (a washing), traces it to Latin lavare (to wash), since the plant scented washed cloth and perfumed baths. Lavender as an adjective for pale purple dates from 1840 and as a noun for the color from 1882.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 74 for Modest Violet.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 78.0 for Misty Lilac.

Sherwin-Williams lists Lady's Slipper only on its older chart; its current value is unpublished.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 79 for Lavender Water Quarter.

Resene reports an LRV of about 76 for Half Fog.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 70 for Lingering Lilac.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 76 for Lilac Crystal Quarter.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 76 for Laughing Jack Quarter.

Behr marks Hosta Flower as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 73 for Hosta Flower.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 72.3 for Elation.

Behr reports an LRV of about 72 for Misty Violet.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 66 for First Lilac.

Resene identifies Blue Chalk as a pale lilac, a useful clue to its purple influence.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 66 for Lavender Sky.

Resene suggests Slipstream and Alabaster as companion colors.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 72 for Lavender Water Half.

Behr marks February Frost as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 69 for February Frost.

Dunn-Edwards pairs Alpine Moon with Latte Froth DE6239 for trim and Lunar Landing DE6241 as an accent on its color page.

Resene reports an LRV of about 65.0 for Divine.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 66.5 for Lavender Ice.

Behr marks Hint Of Violet as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 67 for Hint Of Violet.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 66.1 for Celestia Blue.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 69 for Lilac Crystal Half.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 66 for Lavender Memory.

Behr marks Lovely Lavender as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 66 for Lovely Lavender.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 64.3 for Lily Lavender.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 66 for Courteous.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 65 for Fanciful.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 68 for Laughing Jack Half.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 69 for Kiri Mist Half.

Behr reports an LRV of about 65.0 for Etude Lilac. Behr marks Etude Lilac as archived.

The University of Oxford lists Oxford Lavender (Pantone 2635C) among its supporting colors.

PPG describes Glacier Pearl as a soft, shaded, delicate purple with an amethyst undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 65 for Glacier Pearl.

PPG describes Frosted Lilac as a soft, shaded, icy purple with a mulberry undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 65 for Frosted Lilac.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 59 for Hailstorm.

PPG describes Lavender Haze as a soft, muted, amethyst purple with a paisley purple undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 64 for Lavender Haze.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 63.2 for Lavender Mist.

Glidden reports an LRV of about 63 for Iced Purple.

Behr marks Lavender Sparkle as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 62 for Lavender Sparkle.

Behr reports an LRV of about 61 for Light Mulberry.

Resene suggests Ferris Wheel and Sherbert as companion colors.

Resene reports an LRV of about 71.0 for Fog.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 64 for Lavender Water.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 60.9 for Grape Ice.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 64 for Opus.

Glidden reports an LRV of about 60 for Hint Of Heather.

Glidden reports an LRV of about 60 for Iced Violet.

Behr describes Magic Scent as a shaded light mauve bringing a calming influence. Behr publishes an LRV of about 59 for Magic Scent.

Glidden reports an LRV of about 58 for Icy Spring Violet.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 61 for Lilac Crystal.

Behr reports an LRV of about 57.0 for Fresh Heather. Behr marks Fresh Heather as archived.

Resene suggests Sherbert and I Spy as companion colors.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 60 for Kiri Mist.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 56.1 for French Lilac.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 60 for Laughing Jack.

Behr marks Lavender Bouquet as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 55 for Lavender Bouquet.

Resene reports an LRV of about 61 for Heartbreaker.

Behr marks Innuendo as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 55 for Innuendo.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 55 for Foxglove.

Behr marks Lavender Sachet as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 54 for Lavender Sachet.

Behr marks Lavender Honor as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 54 for Lavender Honor.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 50 for Larkspur Bud.

Resene suggests Half Cut Glass and Steam Roller as companion colors.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 57 for New Love.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 56 for Light Lavender.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 55 for Lilac Lust.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 55 for Lavender Pillow.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 52 for Oriental Iris.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 55 for Lemures.

The manufacturer describes Blue Haze as a misty violet-blue, useful when comparing subtle cool undertones.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 54 for Lilac Flare.

Behr describes Lavender Cloud as a color so pure it evokes joy amid fields of fragrant lavandula flowers. Behr publishes an LRV of about 50 for Lavender Cloud.

PPG describes Cosmic as a midtone, neutral, monarch purple with an indigo undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 50 for Cosmic.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 53 for Old World.

Lilac named the shrub with mauve flowers in the 1590s, through French and Spanish from Turkish leylak, and the tree reached Western Europe by way of Istanbul. The Turkish word is perhaps from an earlier native name in the Balkans. Lilac is recorded as a color name from 1791, as an adjective for pale pinkish purple from 1801 and as a scent from 1895.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 44 for Madder Blue.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 47 for Grape Hyacinth.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 46.4 for Magical.

Benjamin Moore pairs it with Distant Gray (OC-68), Oyster (2115-70), Chantilly Lace (OC-65) and Townsend Harbor Brown (HC-64).

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 46.6 for Heather Plum.

Behr marks Freesia Purple as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 46 for Freesia Purple.

Behr marks Fading Sunset as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 46 for Fading Sunset.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 45 for Noble Purple.

Behr marks Lavender Wash as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 44 for Lavender Wash.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 44.6 for Enchanted.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 46 for Monastic.

Resene characterizes Abbey Road as a muted orchid-rose color, a more specific description than the broad violet grouping used here.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 40 for Flower Girl.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 40.1 for Forever Lilac.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 45 for Instigate.

Behr reports an LRV of about 39 for Magic Wand.

Dunn-Edwards pairs Amethyst Show with Antique Paper DE6218 for trim and Flintstone DE6221 as an accent on its color page.

Behr reports an LRV of about 38 for Luxe Lilac.

Resene suggests Reef and Christalle as companion colors for Biloba Flower, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 37 for Evening Slipper.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 41 for Lazy Lavender.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 36.5 for Mighty Aphrodite.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 33 for Ode to Purple.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 32 for Grape Gatsby.

Behr marks Majestic Violet as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 34 for Majestic Violet.

Resene suggests Westwood and Half Breathless as companion colors for Birdcage, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Its published paint LRV is about 34.1.

Dapple gray, applied to horses, is recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century and refers to markings like those on an apple; etymonline compares the Old Norse apalgrar. It gives two theories for dappled, spotted: a Scandinavian root related to the Old Norse depill, spot, or a back formation from or merger with dapple gray itself.

Behr marks Garden Pansy as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 32 for Garden Pansy.

Behr marks June Berry as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 32 for June Berry.

Litmus, a blue dye from certain lichens that turns red in acid and blue again in alkalis, is recorded in the early 14th century as lit mose. Its likeliest source is an Old Norse word related to Norwegian dialect litmose, from lita (to dye) and mos (moss), though it may be partly from Middle Dutch lijkmoes, and Watkins links the first part instead to Middle Dutch leken (to drip, leak). Litmus paper dates from 1803, and the figurative litmus test from 1957. Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 37 for Litmus.

Resene reports an LRV of about 42.0 for Effortless.

Behr describes Fortune as an ethereal mauve that holds the keys to the past, present and future. Behr publishes an LRV of about 32 for Fortune.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 32 for Night Music.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 36 for Lavender Bonnet.

Resene suggests Morning Glory and Midnight Express as companion colors.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 36 for Lush Mauve.

Behr marks Lively Lilac as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 31 for Lively Lilac.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 35 for Indifferent.

Behr pairs it with Rococo Gold (S300-7), Just A Fairytale (P560-6), Silent White (PPU26-13) and Voyage (PPU13-07).

Behr marks Lily Of The Nile as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 30 for Lily Of The Nile.

Kismet, meaning destiny or fate, is recorded in English from 1834, from Turkish qismet, from Arabic qisma (portion, lot, destiny), from a root meaning he divided. The word caught on after it was used as the title of a novel in 1877.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 28.9 for Brave Purple.

Resene suggests Coriander and Geneva as companion colors.

Jotun sells this color as Celeber in the Middle East.

PPG describes Cotton Flannel as a saturated, neutral, monarch purple with an indigo undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 28 for Cotton Flannel.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 28 for Evening In Paris.

Manatee, the sea cow of the brackish waters of Florida and the West Indies, appears in English in the 1550s, from Spanish manatí of the 1530s and Carib manati (breast, udder). Its form may have been partly shaped by Latin manatus (having hands). Samuel Johnson's dictionary said the Spaniards named it for the two handlike fins on its breast, a popular explanation rather than the documented origin.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 28 for Camelot.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 29.2 for Faded Violet.

PPG describes Flannel Pajamas as a saturated, neutral, mulberry purple with a royal blue undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 27 for Flannel Pajamas.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 24 for Lush Lilac.

Amethyst comes from Greek amethystos, "not intoxicating," from the ancient belief that the wine colored stone prevented drunkenness. Resene identifies Amethyst Smoke as a medium lilac, rather than a dark gemstone purple.

Behr reports an LRV of about 25.0 for Elite Wisteria. Behr marks Elite Wisteria as archived.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 23 for Faraway Sky.

Behr reports an LRV of about 25.0 for Fabulous Grape. Behr marks Fabulous Grape as archived.

Dunn-Edwards pairs Cloudy Plum with Day Lily DEW317 for trim and Rustic Taupe DE6129 as an accent on its color page.

Behr reports an LRV of about 24.0 for Gothic Amethyst.

Behr describes Live Jazz as a subtle and inspiring dusty lavender, evoking affection and intrigue. Behr publishes an LRV of about 23 for Live Jazz.

Resene suggests Splat and Buzz as companion colors for Bubblegum, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Behr marks Formal Affair as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 23 for Formal Affair.

Resene reports an LRV of about 33.0 for Dancing Girl.

Dusk grew from the Middle English adjective dosc, around 1200, meaning not bright or tending to darkness, a word etymonline says related more to color than to light. The noun, meaning partial darkness or twilight, is recorded in the 1620s. Its deeper origin is uncertain: it may come from the Old English dox, dark haired, though the Oxford English Dictionary notes that few English words ending in sk are of Old English origin.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 27 for Murex.

Dunn-Edwards pairs Blue Intrigue with Pinch of Pearl DEW320 for trim and Almond Latte DE6143 as an accent on its color page.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 27 for Ontario Violet.

Behr marks Grape Parfait as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 21 for Grape Parfait.

Resene suggests Stack and Mantis as companion colors for Ce Soir, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Behr reports an LRV of about 21 for Magic Moment.

Dulux Australia publishes an LRV of about 25 for Jazz.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 19 for Grape Jam.

Resene suggests Awol and Jordy Blue as companion colors.

Harmony came into English in the late 14th century, through Old French and Latin from Greek harmonia, agreement or concord of sounds. The Greek word is related to harmos (a joint) and literally meant a means of joining, and the musical sense of notes combined into chords dates from the 16th century. Resene reports an LRV of about 21 for Harmony.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 19.7 for Mythical.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 19 for Kimono Violet.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 23 for Medallion.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 21 for Nymph's Delight.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 15.9 for Clematis.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 16.4 for Exclusive Plum.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 15.8 for Forget-Me-Not.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 14 for Jubilee.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 15 for Notorious.

In CSS it is written darkorchid.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 17.6 for French Violet.

Dunn-Edwards pairs Cabaret with Soft Lavender DE5987 for trim and Foil DE6360 as an accent on its color page.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 15 for New Orleans.

Blueviolet is a CSS color keyword set at #8A2BE2, one of the extended names browsers borrowed from the X11 color list and later standardized in SVG 1 and CSS Color Level 3. Violet traces to Latin viola, a name for spring flowers.

Behr marks Hyacinth Arbor as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 15 for Hyacinth Arbor.

Resene describes Blue Marguerite in warm red-violet terms. Its commercial name should not be read as a scientific hue classification.

Dolphin entered English as dolfin in the mid 14th century through Old French and Latin from the Greek delphis. Etymonline says the Greek word is related to delphys, womb, perhaps because the animal bears live young or because of its shape. The French royal title dauphin literally means dolphin, after the three dolphins on the arms of the lords of Viennois. Resene suggests Astronaut Blue and Peru Tan as companion colors.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 15.5 for Nightfall Sky.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 18 for Knighted.

Behr marks Enchanted Evening as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 14 for Enchanted Evening.

Behr reports an LRV of about 13 for Just A Fairytale.

Glidden describes Nightshade Violet as a deep, subdued, monarch purple with an indigo undertone. Glidden publishes an LRV of about 14 for Nightshade Violet.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 12 for Mardi Gras.

In CSS it is written darkviolet.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 13 for Graphite.

Behr reports an LRV of about 13 for Majestic Purple.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 13 for Eventide.

Heron came into English about 1300 from Old French hairon, likely from a Frankish or other Germanic source related to German Reiher and Dutch reiger. The root may imitate the bird's harsh cry, and egret comes from the same source through a French word meaning little heron.

Pantone selected Blue Iris 18-3943 as its 2008 Color of the Year.

Behr reports an LRV of about 12.0 for Fashionista.

Behr reports an LRV of about 12 for Napa Winery.

Dunn-Edwards connects Concord Jam with the grape harvest, places it in the Purples collection, and suggests it as an accent color.

Resene reports an LRV of about 20 for High Society.

Resene identifies Centaurian as a subdued lilac. Its muted character helps explain why the swatch can appear almost neutral.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 16 for Idol.

Resene suggests Pink Panther and Get Reddy as companion colors.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 11.2 for Gutsy Grape. Sherwin-Williams marks Gutsy Grape as archived.

Behr marks Luscious Purple as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 11 for Luscious Purple.

Resene reports an LRV of about 11.0 for Grape Escape.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 13.1 for Darkest Grape.

University of Michigan names Matthaei Violet (PMS 668) in its supporting palette.

Behr reports an LRV of about 10.0 for Exotic Purple.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 12.8 for Mauve Bauhaus.

Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for King's Court.

Blurple, a blend of blue and purple, is the official name of the signature color of Discord, which calls it not exactly blue and not exactly purple. In its May 2021 brand refresh, marking its sixth birthday, Discord made the shade brighter and more saturated.

Benjamin Moore reports an LRV of about 11.9 for Mystical Grape.

Behr marks Deep Indigo as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for Deep Indigo.

Behr marks Deep Orchid as archived. Behr publishes an LRV of about 10 for Deep Orchid.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 9 for Exotic Evening.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 8.7 for Impulsive Purple.

Dunn-Edwards describes Am I Blue? as cobalt with a violet influence and suggests it as a front-door accent.

Resene describes Abracadabra as a warm violet, distinguishing it from cooler, blue-leaning violet paints.

Enigma came into English in 1539 from the Latin aenigma, a riddle, borrowed from the Greek ainigma, a statement in allusive language. The Greek word grew from a verb meaning to hint or speak obscurely, from ainos, a tale or riddle of unclear origin. Resene suggests Rum Swizzle and Mischka as companion colors.

Behr marks Illusionist as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 9 for Illusionist.

Resene suggests Blue Stone and St Tropaz as companion colors.

Behr reports an LRV of about 9 for Mardi Gras.

PPG reports an LRV of about 8 for Magic Spell.

Resene describes Aurora through a purple dawn association. Other manufacturers use the same name for very different colors.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 10.4 for Dark Lilac.

Resene suggests Fog and Shuttle Grey as companion colors.

PPG describes Imperial Purple as a dark, muted, amethyst purple with a paisley purple undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 8 for Imperial Purple.

Resene suggests Yucca and Half Duck Egg Blue as companion colors for Chapta And Verse, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 8 for Legendary Purple.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 7 for Grand Purple.

Behr marks Harajuku Girl as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 8 for Harajuku Girl.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 7 for Fresh Eggplant.

Resene suggests Flourish and Chill Out as companion colors.

Emerson College names Emerson Purple as a core brand color.

In CSS it is written darkslateblue.

Resene reports an LRV of about 14 for Honey Flower.

PPG describes Chinaberry as a dark, neutral, monarch purple with an indigo undertone. PPG publishes an LRV of about 7 for Chinaberry.

Behr reports an LRV of about 7.0 for Extravagance. Behr marks Extravagance as archived.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 6.6 for Izmir Purple.

Resene suggests Pink Panther and Zappo as companion colors.

Resene reports an LRV of about 12.0 for Everest.

Behr reports an LRV of about 7 for Lunar Eclipse.

Resene describes Gun Powder as a lavender gray.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 6 for Cobalt.

East Carolina University names ECU Purple as a primary brand color (PMS 268). The same page lists RGB 80, 45, 127, which differs from its hex.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 7.4 for Gentle Violet.

Resene also lists this color as Jack In The Box, with the same code and value.

Resene lists Fairground as a metallic color.

Heliotrope, recorded in English from the 1620s, names a plant that turns its flowers and leaves toward the sun. It comes through French and Latin from Greek heliotropion, built from helios (sun) and tropos (a turn), and the Greek word also meant a sundial.

Behr marks Heraldic as archived. Behr reports an LRV of about 6 for Heraldic.

Resene describes Adventure as a gray-softened indigo, explaining its restrained blue-violet character.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 7.2 for Grape Gum.

Resene reports an LRV of about 11.0 for Dotcom.

Kansas State calls this purple (PMS 268) its signature color and the dominant brand color, in the primary palette.

Kenyon College names Kenyon Purple a primary color.

Northwestern University names Northwestern Purple (Purple 100) the base of its purple scale and says it can no longer be referenced by a Pantone number.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 6 for Clematis Blue.

Resene identifies Funtasia as a purple metallic.

Dunn-Edwards publishes an LRV of about 6 for English Violet.

Resene reports an LRV of about 10.0 for Glitter.

The maker uses pansy and peony purple comparisons for Blue Diamond; the word Blue alone does not capture its intended hue.

Resene suggests Deep Fir and Guardsman Red as companion colors.

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering identity guide names NYU Violet a primary color.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 7 for New Purple.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 6.3 for Galaxy.

Sherwin-Williams publishes an LRV of about 4.6 for Concord Grape.

Sherwin-Williams reports an LRV of about 4.6 for Dewberry.

Resene suggests Genie and High Five as companion colors.

Graphite entered English in 1796 from the German Graphit, coined in 1789 by the German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner from the Greek graphein, to write. The name reflects its use in pencils, and the mineral had long been called black lead, which is why we still speak of lead pencils.

Grape, first recorded in the mid 13th century, comes from the Old French grape, a bunch of grapes, probably from the verb graper, to pick grapes with a hook. The source is a Germanic word for hook, and grape replaced the Old English winberige, wine berry.

Resene suggests Portage and Red Berry as companion colors.

Despite Blue in the name, Resene describes Blue Bell as a deep purple. Catalog names and broad family labels need not match word for word.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 5.4 for Deep Mulberry.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 5.5 for Exotic Purple.

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV of about 5.4 for Majestic Violet.

Indigo was spelled indico in the 1550s and took its modern form in the 17th century, coming through Spanish and Portuguese from Latin indicum and Greek indikon (blue dye from India), from indikos (Indian). Middle English had used ynde, from Old French inde, for the dye and for blue or violet. The color sense dates from the 1620s, and Newton gave the name to the violet blue band of the spectrum in 1704.

This color belongs to Resene's FilmPro paint range for set scenery.

James Madison University names JMU Purple as one of its two primary colors, PMS 2685.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 6 for Imperial Robe.

Eclipse entered English about 1300 from Old French, from the Latin eclipsis and the Greek ekleipsis, literally a failing or abandoning. The Greek verb meant to leave an accustomed place, fail to appear or be darkened. The figurative sense, to overshadow, appears from the 1570s.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 6 for Indigo Sunset.

Resene reports an LRV of about 8.0 for Grapevine.

Resene reports an LRV of about 6.0 for FilmPro Purple.

Resene suggests Deep Teal and Fire as companion colors for Christalle, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Resene suggests Traffic Light and Tickled Pink as companion colors for Clowning Around, providing a starting point for a coordinated palette.

Dulux Australia reports an LRV of about 5 for Indigo Surprise.

Resene reports an LRV of about 6 for Hip Hop.

The University of Washington names Husky Purple as its dominant brand color, inspired by the deep purple hues of Mount Rainier (PMS 2685).

Resene suggests Desperado and Wazzup as companion colors.