Purple is defined as a deep, rich shade between
crimson and
violet, or, more broadly, as a range of hues of
color between
blue and
red, or as a dark color that is a blend of red and blue. According to surveys In Europe and the U.S., purple is the color most often associated with royalty, magic, mystery and piety. When combined with pink, it is associated with
eroticism, femininity and
seduction.