What is the opposite of purple?

There isn't a single, universally agreed-upon "opposite" of purple in the same way that there is for some other colors (like black and white). This is because purple is a secondary color, created by mixing red and blue. Its opposite depends on the color model used:

• On the color wheel: The opposite of purple (depending on the specific shade of purple) is generally considered to be yellow-green or a color in that general range. This is based on the complementary colors principle where opposites lie directly across from each other on the color wheel.

• In terms of perceived lightness/darkness: There's no direct opposite in terms of lightness or darkness. A light purple has a dark counterpart, and vice versa, but that's not a fundamental opposition like in the color wheel.

• In some artistic contexts: Artists might subjectively define opposites based on the feeling or effect a color evokes. For example, someone might consider a bright, vibrant yellow the opposite of a muted, subdued purple.

Therefore, while yellow-green is the most commonly cited "opposite" based on the color wheel, the answer isn't as straightforward as with other colors.