The iPhone color I didn't see coming. Purple, blue and green are all part of the same color palette. The neutral colors don't quite surprise me since they're standard for iPhones at this point.

The company has asked the public to report any purple lights by calling their customer service center at 1-800-452-2777 or using their online street light repair website.

But the real story behind Purple Basil’s climb up the 2025 Color of the Year podium ultimately comes ... precise balance of red and blue tones, says Ashley McCollum, a PPG color expert ...