What words describe the colour purple?

Here are some words that describe the colour purple, ranging from general to more specific:

General:

* Purple

* Violet

* Lavender

* Lilac

More Specific:

* Amethyst (deep, purplish-blue)

* Mauve (pale, grayish-purple)

* Plum (deep, reddish-purple)

* Orchid (light, pinkish-purple)

* Indigo (dark, bluish-purple)

* Magenta (bright, reddish-purple)

* Lavender blue (light, bluish-purple)

* Royal purple (rich, deep purple)

* Heather (light, grayish-purple)

* Wisteria (pale, bluish-purple)

Figurative:

* Royal

* Luxurious

* Mystical

* Spiritual

* Elegant

* Regal

* Mysterious

* Enigmatic

* Dreamy

* Nostalgic

The best words to describe purple depend on the specific shade you're talking about and the context.