Violet is associated with religion and spirituality. It is the darkest color on the color wheel. Positively, the qualities of violet are concentration, spiritual inspiration and insightful discernment. In fact, those attracted to this color often have artistic, creative and spiritual interests. The energy of violet has very much to do with inner searching and seeking of a deeper understanding. Because of its associations, it is not an easy color to wear for daily events. However, when carefully worn, it can add considerable distinction and deepness to the appearance.

Care needs to be taken in choosing the right shade to suit one´s own personal complexion. If you have very dark colorings, you will look better in a strong, primal violet. This will set of your own dark and expressive colorings beautifully. Apart from the primal shade, ash blonds and most brunettes will look superb in this hue, including all of it´s amazing shades, from lavender to lilac and muted purples. Natural redheads and brunettes with reddish highlights in their hair and warm complexions will look great in muted violets or indigo blues. The freckled blond person with a warm complexion will look superb in violet-blue hues.

Because of its religious connotations, it needs care when wearing this color effectively, unless you are working in a spiritual or artistic environment. In business, it can be a very good color to wear to suggest refinement and depth of thought. It should only be worn in smaller amounts: as an accent for a tie, scarf, belt or jewelry. People with darker complexions will look excellent and most dignified in pale, icy shades of violet for shirts or blouses. All shades of violet add a distinguished and elite quality to the appearance. The lighter the shades, the more they lose their religious connotation and can be worn more freely. All shades, pale and medium, will echo a composed, subtle and dignified quality. They are also good to wear if you wish to increase your own sense of value.