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Purple Nails

Purple is a bold and stunning color, and purple nails, whether light and subtle or dark and dramatic, can be worn beautifully on any nail length. You can wear them anytime and for any occasion, but they mostly come into interest for fall and winter because they make your hands look more svelte and dainty. Purple is a color that has been associated with royalty, spirituality, and luxury throughout history. It is also the color of love and friendship, so it can be worn to show your affection for someone special in your life. Purple is also associated with creativity and imagination, which makes it an ideal choice if you want to express yourself through your appearance.
Purple is a color that can be tricky to work on nails, but it's worth the effort. It's a bold, striking hue that can look almost royal when paired with the right colors. You can use just one shade for a simpler look or add another color for something more complex. Purple nail designs with shades like lavender, plum, and fuchsia, can be worn with almost any other color combination, such as yellow, black, white, and gold. The best nail designs to pair with purple are those that use the color as an accent. You can also add some sparkle with rhinestones or crystals. So no matter what kind of outfit you have on today, these will complement it perfectly!
Purple nails are a great choice for anyone who wants to express their individuality and creativity. If you're looking for a way to make your manicure unique, try out some of these purple nail designs!

The Most Popular Shades of Purple Nails

Amethyst Nails

Amethyst Hibiscus Nails Design | Flower Nails - NB3906
Amethyst Hibiscus Nails Design | Flower Nails - NB3906

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

Haunted House and Witch
Haunted House and Witch

Fasia.nails

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Hawaii Hibiscus Flowers on Amethyst Nails | Flower Nails - NB3910
Hawaii Hibiscus Flowers on Amethyst Nails | Flower Nails - NB3910

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB78
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB78

Stamping and Watercolor
Stamping and Watercolor

Blondivika_nsk

Violet Russian Almond Nails
Violet Russian Almond Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Short Oval Nails Swirl Design for an Elegant Vibe | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7514
Short Oval Nails Swirl Design for an Elegant Vibe | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7514

Lavender and Neon Yellow Nail Design
Lavender and Neon Yellow Nail Design

Amanda.sudolll

Bridal Shower Lavender Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-92
Bridal Shower Lavender Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-92

Lavender Pastel Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4731
Lavender Pastel Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4731

Pink Stiletto Flame Nails
Pink Stiletto Flame Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Lilac Nails

Purple Shades for a Floral Design
Purple Shades for a Floral Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Lilac Nails with a Floral Accent | Spring Nails - NB3886
Lilac Nails with a Floral Accent | Spring Nails - NB3886

Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design
Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design

Getman.nails

Lilac Nails with Flower Accent | Spring Nails - NB3879
Lilac Nails with Flower Accent | Spring Nails - NB3879

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

Lilac Ombre Nails with French Accents | Spring Nails - NB3881
Lilac Ombre Nails with French Accents | Spring Nails - NB3881

Ombre French Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3882
Ombre French Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3882

Shimmer Design Pastel Spring Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4154
Shimmer Design Pastel Spring Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4154

Mauve Nails

Pastel Summer Nails with Silver Flakes
Pastel Summer Nails with Silver Flakes

Dashenkanails

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB79
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB79

Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587
Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587

Bridal Shower Lavender Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-92
Bridal Shower Lavender Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-92

Glitter Ombre Nails
Glitter Ombre Nails

Dashenkanails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Valentine Soft Purple Nails
Valentine Soft Purple Nails

Minea.nails

Purple Polka Dot Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4473
Purple Polka Dot Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4473

Violet Nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Holographic Flower Nails
Holographic Flower Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Tropical Nature Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-116
Tropical Nature Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-116

Color Splash Chrome Nails
Color Splash Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Blue and Purple Double French Nails
Blue and Purple Double French Nails

Molnar.mariann

Violet Flowers for Spring
Violet Flowers for Spring

Paulina_migdalek

Fine Wine Nails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Fuchsia Nails

Fuchsia Flowers for Tropical Rainforest Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4052
Fuchsia Flowers for Tropical Rainforest Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4052

Fuchsia Flowers on Clear Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4054
Fuchsia Flowers on Clear Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4054

Green Blue and Purple Brush Stroke Nails
Green Blue and Purple Brush Stroke Nails

Project_paznokcie

Glossy Nude Nails with Tropical Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4049
Glossy Nude Nails with Tropical Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4049

Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4051
Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4051

Ombre Pink Nails and Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4050
Ombre Pink Nails and Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4050

Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail
Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail

Project_paznokcie

Glossy Neon Outline Design
Glossy Neon Outline Design

Merkyri.nails

Long Purple Nails

Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513
Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513

Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966
Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966

Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512

Vampire Fangs Nails | Halloween - NB780
Vampire Fangs Nails | Halloween - NB780

Glossy Galaxy Nails in Purple | Celestial Nails - NB4304
Glossy Galaxy Nails in Purple | Celestial Nails - NB4304

Haunted House and Witch
Haunted House and Witch

Fasia.nails

Donut Sprinkle Nails
Donut Sprinkle Nails

Project_paznokcie

Embellished Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6516
Embellished Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6516

Short Purple Nails

Purple Swirl Nails with Silver Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7468
Purple Swirl Nails with Silver Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7468

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883

Cute and Simple Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6193
Cute and Simple Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6193

Glossy Mismatched Neons
Glossy Mismatched Neons

Irina_rain

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Short Nails Color Blocking Design | Negative Space Nails - NB3996
Short Nails Color Blocking Design | Negative Space Nails - NB3996

3D Wheat Design for Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6282
3D Wheat Design for Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6282

Marble Design for Purple and Silver Nails | Marble Nails - NB4742
Marble Design for Purple and Silver Nails | Marble Nails - NB4742

Purple Toe Nails

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883

Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926
Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926

Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587
Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB886
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB886

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails
Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails

Nail_sunny

Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458
Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Purple?

How to Choose the Best Color Combinations for Purple Nails

If you're not sure how to pair purple with other colors and use it in your design, you may end up with something that doesn't look quite right. Purple is one of the best colors out there for nail art. You can choose from a wide variety of shades, ranging from deep and rich to light and airy. Purple is also a great color because it looks good with so many different types of skin tones and styles.
If you're thinking about using more than one shade of purple in your design, it's important to make sure that they complement each other well. You don't want them too similar or too different from each other—you'll want some variation so that it doesn't look like you just threw two different shades together at random.
You should also think about whether or not you want your base coat to match the main shade in your design. Choose something neutral as your base color if you're going for a more conservative look or if you have trouble choosing between two different shades of purple!

The best color combinations for purple nails are:

Purple and white
Purple and black
Purple and gold
Blue and purple

Silver and purple
Purple and pink
Purple and nude
Purple and green

Tips for Purple Nail Designs

Choose two or three different shades of purple that complement each other. You want at least one dark shade and one light shade, but it's best if you have more than that so you can get more variation when creating your designs.

Choose a color to use as an accent color (for example, blue) based on whether you want something bolder or softer looking on your nails.

Choose a base color for your nails based on the season.

Apply purple pastel shades to have a modern look and if you want something darker, try eggplant instead.

To add some extra flair to your design, try including small details around the edges, such as gold glitter or black tips!

The Best Purple Nail Art Ideas

Easy Nails Design with Snowflake for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6663
Easy Nails Design with Snowflake for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6663

Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611
Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611

Winter Forest Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6602
Winter Forest Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6602

Cross Accent for Chrome Nails | Nails with a Cross - NB6568
Cross Accent for Chrome Nails | Nails with a Cross - NB6568

Short Green Ombre Nails | Green Ombre Nail Art - NB6507
Short Green Ombre Nails | Green Ombre Nail Art - NB6507

A Touch of Blue for Zebra Print Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6409
A Touch of Blue for Zebra Print Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6409

Mauve Finery Nails with Texture | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6404
Mauve Finery Nails with Texture | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6404

Mauve Finery Ombre Nails with Hearts | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6399
Mauve Finery Ombre Nails with Hearts | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6399

Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395
Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395

Elegant Mauve Finery Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6388
Elegant Mauve Finery Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6388

Short Mauve Finery Nails Crackle Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6382
Short Mauve Finery Nails Crackle Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6382

Middle Ombre Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6317
Middle Ombre Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6317

Swirl Nails and Wheat Accents | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6316
Swirl Nails and Wheat Accents | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6316

Stylish Gradient Nails with Golden Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6303
Stylish Gradient Nails with Golden Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6303

Short Nails with Golden Wheat Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6291
Short Nails with Golden Wheat Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6291

3D Wheat Design for Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6282
3D Wheat Design for Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6282

Cute and Simple Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6193
Cute and Simple Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6193

Cinnamon Slate Nails with Lace Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6099
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Lace Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6099

Red Nails with Cinnamon Slate Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6097
Red Nails with Cinnamon Slate Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6097

Cinnamon Slate Nails with Star Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6092
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Star Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6092

Cinnamon Slate and Pink Shimmer Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6087
Cinnamon Slate and Pink Shimmer Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6087

Balloons for Soft Pastel Nails | Birthday Balloon Nails - NB6052
Balloons for Soft Pastel Nails | Birthday Balloon Nails - NB6052

Red Ombre Nails Cross Design | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6028
Red Ombre Nails Cross Design | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6028

Ghost Design for Short Glitter Nails | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5961
Ghost Design for Short Glitter Nails | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5961

Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930
Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930

Ombre Nails Design with Flying Witch | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5916
Ombre Nails Design with Flying Witch | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5916

Scary Tree Design for Ombre Nails | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5907
Scary Tree Design for Ombre Nails | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5907

Human Brain Halloween Nails | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5881
Human Brain Halloween Nails | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5881

Scary Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5839
Scary Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5839

Glossy Halloween Nails with Monster Eyes Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5820
Glossy Halloween Nails with Monster Eyes Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5820

Stiletto Nails with Creepy Monsters | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5813
Stiletto Nails with Creepy Monsters | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5813

Halloween Pastel Neon Nails Monster Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5812
Halloween Pastel Neon Nails Monster Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5812

Creepy Clown Halloween Nails | Halloween Clown Nails - NB5796
Creepy Clown Halloween Nails | Halloween Clown Nails - NB5796

Short Plump Plum Nails with Gemstones | Fall Nails - NB5768
Short Plump Plum Nails with Gemstones | Fall Nails - NB5768

Plump Plum Ombre French Nails with a Twist of Fall | Fall Nails - NB5755
Plump Plum Ombre French Nails with a Twist of Fall | Fall Nails - NB5755

Plump Plum Short Nails with a Twist of Fall Design | Fall Nails - NB5748
Plump Plum Short Nails with a Twist of Fall Design | Fall Nails - NB5748

Reverse French Glitter Design for Plaid Nails | Fall Nails - NB5714
Reverse French Glitter Design for Plaid Nails | Fall Nails - NB5714

Fall Wedding Aubergine Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5678
Fall Wedding Aubergine Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5678

Fall Wedding Gothic Almond Aubergine Nails | Fall Nails - NB5666
Fall Wedding Gothic Almond Aubergine Nails | Fall Nails - NB5666

Fall Wedding Nails Chrystal Design | Fall Nails - NB5637
Fall Wedding Nails Chrystal Design | Fall Nails - NB5637

Gold Foil Flower Nail Art for a Classy Fall Look | Fall Nails - NB5528
Gold Foil Flower Nail Art for a Classy Fall Look | Fall Nails - NB5528

Cute Pastel Nails Design with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5433
Cute Pastel Nails Design with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5433

Short Lavender Nails Design with Glitter Edges | Outline Nails - NB5432
Short Lavender Nails Design with Glitter Edges | Outline Nails - NB5432

Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334
Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334

Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240
Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240

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