You rarely find purple in nature, so it's commonly associated with mysterious, spiritual, and divine substances. The binary properties of purple — the combination of intense, stimulating red and calming, tranquil blue — encourage imagination and boost creativity. Notably, purple dye was very rare and extremely expensive in ancient times. Because only rich individuals could afford such costly goods, this color became the symbol of both wealth and royalty.^[1]

Other colors that boost creativity include yellow for its cheerful energy, orange for enthusiasm, green for its calming and renewing qualities, blue for promoting peace and reducing stress, and pink for its playful and nurturing vibes.