Ungu

Ungu is the Indonesian and Malay word for the color purple. It is used in everyday language to describe purplish shades and appears in phrases such as warna ungu (purple color). In written form, ungu is commonly used to label fabrics, paints, and digital color values that fall in the purple spectrum.

Purple is created by mixing red and blue. In color theory, purple can range from pale lavender to deep violet. Cultural associations of purple vary; in many contexts it signals luxury, creativity, spirituality, or authority, while in some cultures lighter purples are linked to femininity.

In design and fashion, ungu and its shades are used to convey a range of moods, from playful to regal. In Indonesia and Malaysia, purple tones appear in traditional textiles, batik, and ceremonial garments.

Ungu is also the name of a popular Indonesian music group. The band is known within the Indonesian music scene and has contributed to the country’s pop and religious music genres.