The Pantone Color Institute have developed a new shade of purple to celebrate Prince called ‘Love Symbol #2’ and ensure that his legacy is accurately reflected moving forward.

The newly developed colour is named after both Prince’s logo and his purple Yamaha piano, The Guardian reports.

“We are honoured to have worked on the development of Love Symbol #2, a distinctive new purple shade created in memory of Prince, ‘the purple one’,” said Pantone Vice-President, Laurie Pressman.

“A musical icon known for his artistic brilliance, Love Symbol #2, is emblematic of Prince’s distinctive style,” Pressman continued.

“Long associated with the purple family, Love Symbol #2 enables Prince’s unique purple shade to be consistently replicated and maintain the same iconic status as the man himself.”

Twittersphere

The internet has naturally taken the news of the new Prince inspired Pantone colour extremely well, with people declaring their love of the new colour.

“I officially announce my brand new favourite colour,” one Twitter user declared.

I officially announce my brand new favorite color “Love Symbol No.#2" Purple in honor of legend #Prince by @pantone #lovesymbol2 ? pic.twitter.com/bwsrzYb3fx

— Fleur Been (@iFleurs) August 14, 2017

One paint company, Eicó Paints, has announced that they will match the colour for any diehard Prince fans.

Of course we'll colour match it for any Prince fans wanting their living room in #LoveSymbol2! https://t.co/CrTyu5fDUG

— eicó paints (@eicopaintsCo) August 15, 2017

“This is a clear and purple sign that all is still right with the world,” says another.

https://twitter.com/CarlaInspired/status/897313834288861184

One user declares that a new emoji needs to be created to match, tagging Apple in the tweet.

#LoveSymbol2 we just need and emoji now ? @Apple @AppleSupport

— Dafni aka Lottie? ? ?☺️? (@akaDafni) August 14, 2017

Gay Icon?

Perhaps best known for his song ‘Purple Rain’, Prince was, in his early days at least, considered a gay icon that stood for sexual liberation.

In his later years, however, his messaging shifted toward the more conservative.

The Atlantic reports that in the early naughties, Prince became a Jehovah’s Witness, which likely influenced his views on sexuality, sex and the message of free love that his music had spread.

Whatever about his political and idealogical stance on sex and sexuality, the new Pantone colour will allow Prince’s legacy to truly be immortalised.

Do you like the new Pantone colour, Love Symbol #2? Or do you think Pantone should have picked a different purple? Let us know in the comments below?