"Purple" or "Blue"

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I will always use blue for purple, red for maroon and sometimes orange, gold for yellow. For me this is simpler for everybody to understand. It is also a carry over from football, as it is easier to call our blue or red, when dealing with a pile-up over a fumble. The players hear the call and start to stop fighting for the ball. As for on the basketball court, I have never seen anybody object to the shortened color calls we use. Just be sure to discuss it with your partner(s) and the table.