Quick answer
Dark Purple braces score 79 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, so dark purple makes teeth look whiter. Stain risk is low, and dark purple ranks number 2 of 27 colours overall. Dark Purple looks best paired with lavender, pink and teal.
Dark Purple braces at a glance
On teeth dark purple looks like a jewel tone: rich, a little dramatic and very flattering.
How dark purple braces look on a real smile
All four pictures are the same real smile. Only the bands, the pattern or the tooth shade change.
Do dark purple braces make teeth look whiter?
Dark Purple makes teeth look whiter. It scores 79 out of 100 and ranks number 2 of 27 colours for whiteness. Dark, cool colours like dark purple are darker than enamel and sit opposite its natural yellow, so teeth look brighter beside them. Here is how the score changes with your natural tooth shade:
| Tooth shade | Score | Compared with navy |
|---|---|---|
| Very white (B1) | 80 | -1 points |
| Natural (A1) | 80 | -1 points |
| Warm (A2) | 79 | -1 points |
| More yellow (A3) | 78 | -2 points |
Scores come from each colour's measured lightness and hue against four real tooth shades. How the Tooth Brightness Index works.
Best colours to pair with dark purple
Each picture alternates dark purple with a partner colour, tooth by tooth. Tap one to open it in the picker.
Who dark purple braces suit
Every skin tone, and anyone who wants whiter-looking teeth with more personality than navy or black.
Worth knowing
Nothing major. It is one of the best all-round colours you can pick.
Similar colours to compare
| Colour | Brightness | Stain risk | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Purple | 79 | Low | This page |
| Purple | 65 | Low | Purple braces |
| Lavender | 38 | Low | Lavender braces |
| Black | 74 | Low | Black braces |
| Navy Blue | 80 | Low | Navy Blue braces |
| Teal | 36 | Low | Teal braces |
See all 27 colours in the braces colors guide, the ranked list, or let the quiz pick for you.
Try it on your own smile
Spin the wheel, mix two colours and see the Tooth Brightness score live.
Common questions
Is dark purple a good color for braces?
Yes. Dark purple scores almost as high as navy for whiter-looking teeth, it never shows stains, and it is more colourful than navy or black.
Do dark purple braces make your teeth look whiter?
Dark Purple scores 79 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, number 2 of 27 colours, so it makes teeth look whiter. On very white teeth it scores 80, and on more yellow teeth 78.
Do dark purple braces stain?
Dark Purple has a low stain risk (0 out of 100). Dark and strongly coloured bands hide pigments from coffee, tea, curry and cola. Bands are replaced at every adjustment, usually every 4 to 8 weeks.
What colors go with dark purple braces?
Dark Purple pairs well with lavender, pink and teal. Alternate the two colours tooth by tooth, or put one on the top teeth and the other on the bottom.
