Violet noise - the brightest color, with the highs turned up
Violet (or purple) noise is the mirror of brown - it rises steeply toward the high frequencies, making it the brightest of the colors. It's a specialist texture, sometimes used for tinnitus that sits in the high range.
What is violet noise?
Violet noise increases about 6 dB per octave, stacking energy at the very top of the spectrum. It's crisp and hissy, all air and no rumble.
Because it targets the highs so precisely, violet noise is sometimes used in tinnitus sound therapy to match high-pitched ringing. As a general masker it's an acquired taste.
What people use it for
Its treble focus can match and mask high ringing.
Covers sharp, high sounds with a crisp texture.
A bright top layer over a deeper bed.
A distinctive option when you want maximum brightness.
Violet noise in Noizim
Noizim generates violet noise on-device - try a small amount blended into a warmer set to add sparkle without harshness.
Frequently asked
Violet (purple) noise emphasises the highest frequencies, making it the brightest noise color - the opposite of brown.
Its high-frequency focus is sometimes used in sound therapy to match high-pitched tinnitus. Speak to an audiologist for persistent tinnitus.
It's very bright, so most people prefer warmer colors like brown or pink for sleep.