Prince Now Has His Own Shade of Purple, 'Love Symbol #2' Published Aug 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT Updated Aug 14, 2017 at 2:26 PM EDT. Prince performing at the Grand Palais in Paris in October 2009.

Prince's purple is now an official colour called Love Symbol #2. The "Purple One" has been honoured in the colour spectrum, in a tribute to his "Love Symbol #2" and his Yamaha piano.

“Love Symbol #2” was inspired by his custom-made Yamaha purple piano, which was originally scheduled to go on tour with the artist before his death from an accidental drug overdose on April 21 ...

CARLSTADT, NJ (AP) — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon's estate. The royal hue created by the Pantone ...

The new hue, represented in color charts by Prince's famous “Love Symbol #2” icon, was inspired by his purple piano, which was scheduled to go on tour with the performer before his death.