Hey Karen, interesting question. I am not fond of purples or black,red, and white quilts. Although, someone completed a black,red, and white and posted a picture and I loved it. I love the black background in Amish quilts and the solid colors with the black. I never seem to purchase purples, but I will buy a few lavenders every once in a while to fill in. When I see others works in those colors they always fascinate me and I like them.