Purple is a range of hues of color occurring between red and blue. The Oxford English Dictionary describes it as a deep rich shade between crimson and violet.Purple was the color worn by Roman Emperors and magistrates and later by Roman Catholic bishops. Since that time purple has been commonly associated with royalty and piety.
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