Purple Car Wrap: 12 Purples From Subtle Plum to Loud Metallic
A purple vinyl wrap lets you choose the exact purple you want, from soft lavender to near-black plum, without repainting. Wrapteck sells 63 purple films, and the 12 below cover the full range, from Crystal Lavender Purple Gloss at $150 for a 6 m roll to matte chrome and color shift.
The hard part is not finding a purple. It is picking one you will still like after a year. So we grouped the 12 by how loud they are, with real install photos and prices, and we name the trade-off of each finish. For the famous Nissan shade, read our dedicated Midnight Purple wrap guide, and for other colors see our car wrap colors guide.
Key facts
- The Wrapteck purple collection holds 63 films: 54 vinyl wraps and 9 purple paint protection films.
- Purple vinyl starts at $150 for a 6 m roll; a full 18 m roll of the 12 picks costs $360 to $470.
- Every roll is 1.52 m (5 ft) wide. A full small car typically needs around 18 m; most sedans, coupes and SUVs are safer with 23 m.
- Finishes available in purple: solid gloss, gloss metallic, pearl, satin, flat matte, matte chrome and color shift.
- Purple PPF (for example Metallic Venice Purple PPF) is 7.5 mil self-healing TPU from $260 for 3 m.
- Our films block 95 to 98% of UV and come off factory paint when you want a change.
In this article
- What shades of purple vinyl wrap can you get?
- Which purples are subtle? Lavender and light violet
- Which purples read as plum or berry?
- Which purples look almost black?
- Matte or satin purple: what are your options?
- Which purples are the loudest?
- What cars come in purple from the factory?
- Frequently asked questions
What shades of purple vinyl wrap can you get?
Here are the 12 purples, from calmest to loudest. Prices are for a 6 m roll (accents) and an 18 m roll (a full small car).
| Purple film | Finish | The look | 6 m | 18 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lavender Purple Gloss | Solid gloss, pearl | Soft, crystalline lavender | $150 | $420 |
| Light Violet Purple Metallic | Gloss metallic | Glossy lilac with fine flake | $170 | $440 |
| Pearl Purple | Pearlescent gloss | Shifts between plum and lavender | $180 | $450 |
| Berry Purple Metallic | Gloss metallic | Between wine red and plum | $200 | $470 |
| Rupee Purple Metallic | Gloss metallic | Jewel-toned purple | $200 | $470 |
| Venice Purple Metallic | Gloss metallic | Moody plum to bright jewel tone | $200 | $470 |
| Gentian Purple Metallic | Gloss metallic | Violet leaning blue, ink-like in shade | $200 | $470 |
| Metallic DBX Purple Matte | Matte metallic | Dusty purple, no shine | $190 | $460 |
| Purple Matte | Flat matte | Velvet-like, moody purple | $160 | $430 |
| Liquid Metal Violet Purple | High-gloss metallic | Bright, almost reflective violet | $200 | $470 |
| Purple Matte Chrome | Matte chrome | Chrome depth without the glare | n/a | $360 |
| White Purple Color-Shift | Color shift | Pearl white head on, violet at an angle | $180 | $450 |
That is the film. A professional install adds labor: HotCars puts the average car wrap at $2,500 to $5,000, citing J.D. Power.
Which purples are subtle? Lavender and light violet
Crystal Lavender Purple is a soft pearl purple with a wet shine. Light Violet Purple Metallic is a glossy lilac with fine flake that sparkles in direct sun. Pearl Purple sits one step deeper and moves between plum and lavender as the light changes.
The trade-off: pastel purples change more between sun and shade than dark ones. Check a sample outside before you buy a full roll.
Which purples read as plum or berry?
If you want a purple with some red in it, look here. Berry Purple Metallic sits between deep wine red and rich plum, almost black-cherry in shade. Rupee Purple Metallic is a jewel-toned purple with fine metal flake, and Venice Purple Metallic moves from moody plum to bright jewel tone in the sun.
The trade-off: red-leaning purples look very different from photo to photo, and the Rupee listing also sells a Rupee Red, so pick the right option at checkout.
Jewel-toned gloss
Rupee Purple Metallic Car Wrap
Fine metal flake under a clear gloss topcoat. Air-release adhesive, dry or wet install.
From $200
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Which purples look almost black?
Gentian Purple Metallic is a violet that leans blue and turns ink-like in the shade. Venice Purple also goes deep and moody out of the sun. If you want the darkest classic purple of all, that is Midnight Purple, which we cover in its own guide.
The trade-off: like any dark gloss color, deep purples show swirl marks and dust. Plan on hand washing.
Matte or satin purple: what are your options?
Metallic DBX Purple Matte is a dusty, smoky purple with no shine and a fine metallic flake that wakes up in direct light. Purple Matte is a flat, velvet-like purple with no flake. Both hide small swirls better than gloss, because the surface softens light instead of reflecting it. Our matte vs satin vs gloss guide explains how each finish lives day to day.
The trade-off: matte cannot be waxed or polished, and bird droppings need cleaning fast.
Stealth purple
Metallic DBX Purple Matte Car Wrap
Matte, non-reflective purple with fine flake. 3.7 to 4.1 mil polymeric PVC, 6 m, 18 m and 23 m rolls.
From $190
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Which purples are the loudest?
Liquid Metal Violet Purple is a deep purple with a bright, almost reflective metallic glow. Purple Matte Chrome gives you the depth of chrome with the glare turned down. White Purple Color-Shift reads pearl white head on and pulls into violet as you walk around the car.
The trade-off: chrome film is harder to install than standard gloss vinyl, so it suits an experienced installer.
Most shine
Liquid Metal Violet Purple Car Wrap
A bright, almost reflective metallic violet that pops on every curve.
From $200
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What cars come in purple from the factory?
Not many, which is why purple wraps are popular. Dodge released Plum Crazy (code FC7) in 1970 and later brought it back on anniversary Challenger Hellcats and Chargers, according to this Plum Crazy paint code history. Nissan offered Midnight Purple on the Skyline GT-R.
Most other models come in purple rarely or only as a special order. A wrap gets around that: you can put any of these 12 purples on any car and remove it later.
Frequently asked questions
What cars come in purple?
Factory purple is rare. Dodge offered Plum Crazy on the 1970 Challenger and brought it back on later Challengers and Chargers, and Nissan offered Midnight Purple on the Skyline GT-R. A purple vinyl wrap lets you put a similar shade on any car.
How much does it cost to wrap a car purple?
Purple film for a full small car costs $360 to $470 for one 18 m roll of the 12 picks above. A professional install usually brings the total to $2,500 to $5,000, according to HotCars, which cites J.D. Power.
Should I choose matte or gloss purple?
Gloss purple shows more color depth and is easier to clean. Matte purple looks more modern and hides small swirls, but it cannot be waxed. Both are the same kind of film underneath.
How much purple vinyl do I need?
A full small car typically needs around 18 m of 1.52 m wide film, and most sedans, coupes and SUVs are safer with 23 m. For accents like a roof or mirrors, a 6 m roll is enough.
Is there purple paint protection film?
Yes. Our purple collection includes 9 color PPFs, such as Metallic Venice Purple PPF. They are 7.5 mil self-healing TPU, from $260 for 3 m to $890 for 15 m.
Pick your purple
63 purple films, from $150 lavender to matte chrome and color shift.
Shop purple wraps → Get the $45 swatch book →Not sure on the shade? Hold real film samples next to your paint in your own light before you buy a roll.