This hue is inspired by the deep purple of the U.S. military’s Purple Heart Medal, awarded to service members wounded or killed in action. Established by George Washington in 1782 as the Badge of Military Merit and revived in 1932, the medal’s color symbolizes courage, sacrifice, and honor. Paired with its gold-colored bronze border and Washington’s profile, the purple evokes both dignity and solemn gratitude—an enduring emblem of valor in the face of adversity.