Yes, it was. It was a more muted purple. I sold it because the handle wasn't comfortable on the shoulder and it didn't have a longer strap. I have a cervo tote in a brighter purple that I like better. I probably have enough purple bags.After searching up purple colors on the web, I think it actually might be Byzantine -- it's a very bright purple. I'm still new to the BV world and learning the color names. Your cervo anemone must have been beautiful.