Wedding color palettes

10 Purple Wedding Color Palettes

A good purple wedding palette picks a lane first, soft or deep, then grounds it with a neutral and one partner color so the purple reads intentional rather than loud. Soft lavender and lilac feel like spring; plum, aubergine, and amethyst feel formal and autumnal. Below are ten curated purple palettes with the exact hex codes for each color.

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What colors pair with purple

Purple pairs with sage and eucalyptus for a garden look, with dusty rose and blush for romance, and with navy or emerald when you want jewel-tone depth. Gold flatters the deeper plums; silver keeps the soft lavenders cool and airy. Ivory and greige are the neutrals that keep a purple palette from going heavy.

Purple wedding flowers

Purple wedding flowers include lisianthus, lavender, wisteria, anemones, sweet peas, dahlias, and tulips, mixed with plenty of greenery. Deep calla lilies and plum dahlias carry a formal palette, while lavender and stock keep a soft one light.

Best season for a purple wedding

Lavender and lilac purples suit spring and summer weddings. Plum, aubergine, and amethyst suit fall and winter, especially formal evening receptions where the deeper tones read richest by candlelight.

Frequently asked questions

What colors go with purple for a wedding?
Purple goes with sage green, dusty rose, blush, navy, emerald, and ivory, finished with gold or silver. Sage makes it garden-fresh, dusty rose makes it romantic, and navy or emerald adds jewel-tone depth.
Is purple a good wedding color?
Yes. Purple is versatile and flattering, and it spans a wide range, from soft, romantic lavender for spring to deep, formal plum and aubergine for fall and winter, so it adapts to almost any season and formality.
What shades of purple are best for a wedding?
Lavender and lilac read soft and romantic; mauve and dusty lilac read muted and modern; plum, aubergine, and amethyst read deep and formal. Pick one register and build the palette around it rather than mixing pale and deep purples.
What metallic looks best with purple?
Gold and antique gold flatter the deeper plums and aubergines, adding warmth. Silver and pewter suit the cooler lavenders and amethysts. Rose gold works for the purple-and-blush palettes.

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