Prince set to get his own shade of purple

Inspired by his custom-made piano

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2007 file photo, Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Heritage Auctions is selling one of the late artist's "yellow cloud" electric guitars beginning June 24 with an opening bid of $30,000. The guitar was one of several custom guitars Prince used in the 1980s and 1990s. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

The Prince Estate, along with Pantone Color Institute, is all set to give a befitting tribute to the music legend by launching a standardised custom shade of purple representing him.

The hue, named Love Symbol #2, has been inspired by the Purple Rain singer’s custom-made Yamaha purple piano.

Drug overdose

The instrument was originally scheduled to go on tour with the artiste before his death from an accidental drug overdose last year, reported Variety .

Prince’s association with the colour purple goes right back to 1984 film Purple Rain , which sprayed into multiple lyric references, wardrobe and vehicle choices, among others.

The news comes weeks after the release of a deluxe edition of the Purple Rain album, which includes previously unreleased tracks and a long out-of-print DVD of a 1985 concert.

“The colour purple was synonymous with who Prince was and will always be. This is an incredible way for his legacy to live on forever,” said Troy Carter, entertainment advisor to Prince’s Estate.

Published - August 15, 2017 09:47 pm IST